Hello Robin I Have found the following publication The Early History Settlement and Growth of Jackson by Lula A Reed (Supervisor Elementary Schools) published in 1929. "Location of the State Prison. Both Detroit and Napoleon wanted the prison located there, but it was finally located in Jackson because the stone here was first class, plentiful, and easy to quarry and dress. Besides this twenty acres of suitable land were donated by a citizen and the location was central and would accommodate the state in the transportation of prisoners. The first building was constructed of oak plank. At first, guards were stationed outside the building over small gangs of prisoners while they were at work outside. Their first work was to cut tamarack logs, sixteen feet long, for a stockade. They were set on end in a four-foot trench, closely fitted together, and planks pinned to each log to hold them stiff and fast. This stockade was for years called "The Tamaracks," and this name for the prison is still in use." There is no mention of a date but Jacksonburgh was made County Seat in 1833. The name of the Village was changed to Jackson in 1835. There is no mention of townships within this booklet. Will keep looking for more Walter A Treichel

WALTER: Very interesting back ground. Thank you Robin Walter & Barbara Treichel wrote: > Hello Robin > I Have found the following publication The Early History Settlement and > Growth of Jackson by Lula A Reed (Supervisor Elementary Schools) published > in 1929. > > "Location of the State Prison. Both Detroit and Napoleon wanted the prison > located there, but it was finally located in Jackson because the stone here > was first class, plentiful, and easy to quarry and dress. Besides this > twenty acres of suitable land were donated by a citizen and the location was > central and would accommodate the state in the transportation of prisoners. > The first building was constructed of oak plank. At first, guards were > stationed outside the building over small gangs of prisoners while they were > at work outside. Their first work was to cut tamarack logs, sixteen feet > long, for a stockade. They were set on end in a four-foot trench, closely > fitted together, and planks pinned to each log to hold them stiff and fast. > This stockade was for years called "The Tamaracks," and this name for the > prison is still in use." > > There is no mention of a date but Jacksonburgh was made County Seat in 1833. > The name of the Village was changed to Jackson in 1835. There is no mention > of townships within this booklet. > > Will keep looking for more > Walter A Treichel > > ==== MIBERRIE Mailing List ==== > Need help? Contact List Owner, Brenda at brenbee@aol.com