The Jackson Lions Club met Wednesday, Nov. 7 with Lion President Carol Downton welcoming the group for the evening. After everyone enjoyed a delicious meal, Lion Debbie Lloyd introduced the evening’s speaker, Wilbur McCormick with the Jackson Civil War 150 program. Mr. McCormick highlighted the events of the upcoming celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Morgan’s Raid. The actual… Read More »
The Jackson Community Civil War 150 Committee met on Thursday, Nov. 8, after several months away but with much happening during that time without the large group meeting. Chairman Wilbur McCormick expressed thanks to all for coming and called on several present for reports for activities they had been working on during this time. The… Read More »
One Jackson County creek has a new, old name. The Jackson County Commissioners, at the suggestion of Jackson Historical Society Trustee Michael Stroth, voted to re-designate a small creek around Jackson to its original name – Crookham’s Run. The creek headwaters are located on the former property of George Crookham, a salt boiler, teacher, and… Read More »
In the spirit of Veteran’s Day, come to the Lillian E. Jones Museum on Broadway Street in Jackson to experience military history through the lives of 235 veterans related to one Jackson County family. The remarkable two-volume set details the military service of the descendants of the eight children born to James and Lydia Poor… Read More »
The long string of beautiful autumn days ended just one day too soon this past Saturday, October 27, for the best interests of the Annual Buckeye Furnace Fall Festival. The Friends of Buckeye Furnace conduct the event each year on the final Saturday in October to raise funds to benefit the local historic site as… Read More »
The public is invited to attend a grave marker dedication ceremony this Saturday morning, October 6, at the Bundy-Paine Cemetery in Wellston to honor two Revolutionary War soldiers who are buried there. The ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. and will honor Jackson County Revolutionary War veterans George Leach and George Anthony, Sr. The project… Read More »
MILTON TWP.— The Milton Township Trustees and historians Ron Salmons and Steve Leedy are working very hard to put Berlin Crossroads back on the map. It is because of it’s historical significance that these people hope to keep that history of Berlin Crossroads alive for generations to come. The rich history includes a Civil War… Read More »
The Jackson Monument Company, Inc., 14 Fairmont St., has teamed up with LifeMarker.com to give families a new, innovative way to remember and commemorate the lives of their loved ones who have passed away. According to Jackson Monument Company, Inc., employee, Denise Arnold, LifeMarker allows families to load “videos, pictures, obituaries, life stories, etc.,” of… Read More »