Kimbell House - Jackson, Alabama
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 31° 31.767 W 087° 53.630
16R E 415142 N 3488626
Historical marker in front of former home of survivor of a massacre which occurred as part of the War of 1812 in Jackson.
Waymark Code: WM7J24
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 10/30/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member muddawber
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Kimbell House

Isham Kimbell (1797-1881) was only family member to survive the Kimbell-James Massacre near Fort Sinquefild during Creek Indian War in 1813.

Elected Sheriff of Clarke County and in 1833 Clerk of Circuit Court serving several terms.  Was successful merchant until his dath in 1881.  Married Martha T. Carney of Carney's Bluff.  both buried Pine Crest Cemetery, Jackson.

Marker Name: Kimbell House

Marker Type: Urban

Addtional Information::
Further information can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimbell-James_Massacre

Date Dedicated / Placed: 1981

Marker Number: Not listed
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