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Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
 

James Jackson

City of Florence Walk of Honor

 
 
James Jackson Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, December 1, 2010
1. James Jackson Marker
Inscription.
Often referred to as the most successful breeder of thoroughbred horses in America, James Jackson imported Glencoe and Leviathan to the U.S. in the early 1800's, leaving a permanent imprint on both the breed and American racing history.
 
Erected 2009 by City of Florence.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: AnimalsSports.
 
Location. 34° 48.372′ N, 87° 37.884′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. Marker can be reached from Hightower Place near Veterans Drive (Alabama Route 133), on the left when traveling south. Beginning with marker one, this marker is on pole 17 right side. It is one of 18 poles each has four sides that is located behind the Marriott Hotel in River Heritage Park. Beyond trees out of site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Florence AL 35630, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. William R. ("Bill") Strong (here, next to this marker); Rear Adm. John Murray Hood (here, next to this marker); Thomas Sigismund Stribling (here, next to this marker); Lynn Middleton Sibley (here, next to this marker); Rear Admiral Fran McKee (here, next to this marker); Mary Beth Pyron
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(here, next to this marker); William Burch (Billy) Reid (here, next to this marker); Dr. Amit Roy (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.
 
James Jackson horses image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, June 6, 2010
2. James Jackson horses
This picture can be seen at Pope's Tavern in Florence, Al.
Glencoe image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, June 6, 2010
3. Glencoe
The famous horse owned by James Jackson. This picture can be seen at Pope's Tavern in Florence, Al.
Article about horse racing image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, June 6, 2010
4. Article about horse racing
This picture can be seen at Pope's Tavern Florence, Al. Article by William Lindsey McDonald.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,326 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on March 31, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 2, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.

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