Historical marker to be unveiled kicking off Jackson County Fair week

  • Posted By: Ashley Smith
  • August 3, 2023 @ 1:15 pm
  • Local News
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Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The latest of several historical markers in Jackson County will be unveiled Sunday, August 6 at the James J. Keeley County Park (Jackson County Fairgrounds) during a ceremony at 12:30 p.m. just outside the American 1 Event Center, 128 W. Ganson Street.

Photo courtesy of Jackson County

Hosted by the Jackson County Michigan Historical Society and the Jackson County Parks & Recreation Department, this ceremony is free to attend.

According to the Historical Society, original portions of the Jackson County Fairgrounds were purchased by the Jackson County Agricultural Society in 1856 from the widow of Dr. Oliver Russ (1795-1846), Jackson’s first resident physician. This story and others will be featured on the new marker.

The Jackson County Fair takes place August 6 – 12.

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