JEFFERSON — The story of Dr. William C. Jackson, optometrist, will be featured at the Jefferson Historical Society’s Open House set for 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Old Town House at 7 Gardiner Road.
Dr. William C. Jackson Submitted photo
His story is one of many stories displayed this year. Jackson’s sign donated this summer to the JH by Julie Bond Stegna, hung outside of a building owned by S. H. Bond, near the intersection of Valley and Washington Roads. There were several buildings on the river side of Washington Road, even with a wooden sidewalk in front of them, according to a news release from the society.
Jackson was a descendant of early settlers of Jefferson. His mother died when he was only an infant and he was brought up by his grandfather, Leroy Cunningham of Washington. He was an optometrist in the early 1900s but died early in his 40s of tuberculosis of the bone and gangrene, according to his obituary.
The three floors of exhibits of the Old Town House highlight many students, teachers, homes, businesses and more.
Jefferson memorabilia and vintage photos calendars will be available. The last open house is set for 5-9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8.
For more information call 207-549-5258.
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