Existing comment:
(Historical marker atop Parson's Ridge)
On this spot
Brig. Gen. James S. Jackson Fell
Gen. Jackson was born in Fayette Co., Ky, 1823;
died Perryville, Oct. 8, 1862. Graduated, Jefferson
College, Canonsburg, Penna. and Transylvania
University; lawyer, Hopkinsville. Lieutenant 1st
Ky. Cavalry, Mexican War. Member of Congress,
1861; resigned; organized 3rd Ky. Union Cavalry,
Sept. 1861; Brig. Gen. Aug 13. 1862; commanded
10th Div. 1st Army Corps. Impressive in person,
graceful in manner, kindly, chivalrous, he was
the highest type of Kentucky gentleman. |