James Jackson Marker

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Title

James Jackson Marker

Subject

Historic Markers; Florence, AL; Lauderdale County, AL

Description

This historic marker is located on Cox Creek Parkway (Alabama Route 133), Florence, Alabama.

The text on the marker reads: "Often referred to as the most successful breeder of thoroughbred horses in America, James Jackson imported Glencoe and Leviathan to the U.S. in the early 1800's, leaving a permanent imprint on both the breed and American racing history."

Creator

Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama

Source

“James Jackson Marker”. Accessed 11/04/2015. http://www.lat34north.com/historicmarkersal/

Publisher

Alabama Cultural Resource Survey

Date

2009

Type

Text