Jackson in Jackson County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Under the Oaks
Erected 1972 by State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number S0015.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1854.
Location. 42° 14.614′ N, 84° 24.938′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Michigan, in Jackson County. Marker is at the intersection of W. Franklin Street and Second Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Franklin Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jackson MI 49201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Under the Oaks (a few steps from this marker); Under The Oaks (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson County World War I Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jackson County Spanish War Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jackson County Women Of Service Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jackson County World War II Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gold Star Mothers Of Jackson County World War II Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2012, by Dave Wilcox of Grass Lake, Michigan. This page has been viewed 1,191 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 6, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2. submitted on May 9, 2012, by Dave Wilcox of Grass Lake, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.