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(1821-1892) Born in Kentucky. Came to Texas 1839. In 1850s opened Jackson's store, 1 mi. NE of here, starting "Cow Hill," a village with race track, blacksmith shop, other stores. He became postmaster and renamed place Ashland, 1873.. But moved post office here to Commerce, at city's birth. Married Sarah A. Maddox in 1841; had 6 children. After her death, married Elvira Jernigan Hart.
Jackson, Josiah Hart is a historical marker in Commerce, Hunt County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 70 historical markers documented in Hunt County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 92 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.2508, -95.8905 near Commerce. The nearest cataloged historic site is Commerce Post Office (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Jernigin's Store, Commerce Schools, and First Christian Church of Commerce.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5231007807. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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