Kimbell House - Jackson, Alabama
Posted by: 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
Views: 21
Text of marker:
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.