Historical Marker

John J. Jackson, Jr.

Corner of 2nd Street and Avery Street, in front of the Wood County Justice Center, Parkersburg · Parkersburg · Wood

West Virginia marker

Inscription

Born 1824 to a prominent family, he was an eminent legal figure in WV history. A member of the prewar VA Assembly, he was named a U.S. district judge by President Lincoln in 1861. The staunch Unionist ruled in 1870 that ex-Confederates had the right to vote. Called the "Iron Judge" because of his firmness, he sat on the bench until 1905, almost 44 years.

Jackson died in 1907.

Location

AddressCorner of 2nd Street and Avery Street, in front of the Wood County Justice Center, Parkersburg
CityParkersburg
CountyWood
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.216160, -81.544270

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