Sampson Williams Historic Marker Restored
The Jackson County Historical Society has restored the Sampson Williams Historic Marker near the intersection of Highway 85 and Smith Bend Lane. Historical Society Member Glenn Jones said this marker is particularly important because Sampson Williams is a significant figure in the county’s history. He said Williams founded the now-extinct town of Williamsburg, which was […]
Jackson County Historical Society Selling Roxy Theater Ornaments
The Jackson County Historical Society is selling Roxy Theater Christmas ornaments to celebrate the community’s history. The Roxy Theater was built in Jackson County in the 1930s, bringing “talkies” to the area for the first time. In the 1960s the Roxy Theater closed and some time later it burned down. Historical Society Member Charles Ness […]
Cummins Falls Ornaments Available Through Jackson Historical Society
The second ornament in the Jackson County Historical Society’s Christmas series of historic places is available for purchase. Last year, ornaments were designed after the county courthouse. Treasurer Eldin Pippen said Cummins Falls gets the spotlight this year. “The ornament is a replica of the falls,” Pippen said. “It has a little bit of the […]
200th Anniversary of Gainesboro Celebrated with Ornament
The first ever ornament to celebrate the history of Gainesboro has been created by the Jackson County Historical Society. The design is based on the Gainesboro court house and was decided on by everyone at the historical society. Jackson County Historical Society Treasurer Eldon Pippin said they hope this is just the beginning for their […]
