Jesse Mercer Willis Cemetery
N 29° 23.325 W 082° 26.381
17R E 360295 N 3251918
A historical marker located at the entrance to the Jesse Mercer Willis Cemetery in Williston, Florida, USA.
Waymark Code: WM9XF1
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 10/10/2010
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The marker text reads as follows:
Jesse Mercer Willis Cemetery
Burial Place of the Founder of Williston. Jesse Mercer Willis 1822-1881. Born in Effingham County, Georgia. Orphaned in early boyhood. Moved to Nassau County, Florida at the age of ten. In 1853 homesteaded, purchased land and settled his family at present site of Williston, Florida. Farmer, merchant, teacher, church deacon, benefactor. Widely known and loved for his compassion and good deeds.
Erected by his descendants -- 1977.