A collection of interesting photos dedicated to the past of jackson, michigan and vicinity. Appears in 145 books from 18032006 page 2 now know ye, that the united states of america, in consideration. The jackson district library collection of digitized photographs. This program has been established to offer greater support as students are transitioning from high school to college. I was born in 1951 so my knowledge of 1900s michigan history is lacking. Michigan selected jackson to house its first state prison in 1837. Page 28 miami, aforesaid, and on the north by an east and west line, drawn through the southerly extreme of lake michigan. Browse and buy a vast selection of michigan history books and collectibles on.
History of jackson county, michigan books group on. The 200 bed facility houses sentenced and unsentenced misdemeanants, felons, and michigan department of corrections residents. Views of times past jackson michigan home facebook. The three gentlemen laid camp at the present day intersection in downtown jackson, trail and n. Famous people from jackson include the previous discussed austin blair, a michigan governor famous for his fiery protection and support of the civil war. Mar 31, 2012 michael jackson intro for history vol.
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The original jackson county sheriffs department and jail was located approximately 2 blocks away on jackson street between courtland street and michigan avenue main street. Common knowledge book awards 50 essential michigan history books. Michigan history told in rich detail in books published by arcadia publishing. Apr 15, 2016 in 1829, horace blackman first settled along a well traveled indian trail leading west from ann arbor. Add in a local music teachers insatiable curiosity about oldtime jackson and what resulted was a book unpublished so far. Alfred worden and james mcdivitt whom went on to become nasa astronauts both of them have been to the moon.
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Wilda sandy, a stalwart jchs member, wrote a short history of the local historical society titled the history of the jackson county historical society a thumbnail history that covered 1909 to 1996. Where can find jackson county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Housing michigan s first state prison put jackson on the map. Users are free to cite and link to digital content without asking for permission. Today, the greater grass lake area includes the village of grass lake, grass lake township. Jackson michigan is full of art and cultural experiences from early american history through modern art experiences that you cant find anywhere else. The town was first called jacksonopolis, then jacksonburgh and finally just jackson. City of jackson police department, fire department, parks directory, useful phone numbers, facts about jackson, and more. The outbreak had a direct impact on tarena borden sullivan, a jackson native now living in fort wayne, ind. Jackson county, michigan genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Michigan theatre of jackson schedule, photo tour and history. List of pensioners on the roll january 1, 1883 jackson county, michigan source.
He was author of the 1887 book, history of the ottawa and chippewa indians of michigan. An even more accurate description might have been a history illuminated by a memoir. Shop for books at and browse categories like young adult books, childrens books, mystery books, adult coloring books and cook books. Plat book of jackson county, michigan internet archive. County history and genealogy books hearthstone legacy. Experiencing history in jackson experience jackson.
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Jackson district library has books and records of jackson cemeteries if you want to. This book tells about the beginning of jackson prison, why it was rebuilt. Today the michigan central railroad jackson depot on east michigan avenue is the nations oldest. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Plat book of jackson county, michigan compiled and published by the american atlas co. Michigan s historic railroad stations painted turtle niles michigan jackson michigan lake michigan detroit news great lakes wayne state university grand haven east lansing ann arbor. Historical maps of michigan are a great resource to help learn about a place at a particular point in time. Biography, michigan history, genealogy publisher chicago ill. From the late nineteenth century into the midtwentieth century, jackson was a major railway hub and for over a century has been known as the crossroads of michigan. Jackson genealogy in jackson county, mi usa 994,159 michigan 23,293 jackson county 483 jackson 167. God shall enlarge japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of shem.
Genealogy records a volunteer genealogist is available on mondays to assist with research by appointment only. County history and genealogy books the books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 33,534. Jackson is a city in the south central area of the u. In the literary world, maybe no modern short story writer has more admirers than amy hempel. Page 258 thou shalt also consider in thine heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, so the lord thy god chasteneth thee. Posting of old photos of jackson michigan and surrounding areas.
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