Jacksonville's bicentennial: “Whether you’re an original descendant of some of the people there, or if you’re just moving into town, you are part of the story now. You’re continuing the legacy.”
Even though her life’s journey took her to Tennessee, she still gets excited when she hears something about her hometown.
One thing Whitehouse has been watching closely is plans for the city’s upcoming bicentennial celebration. It turns out her great-great-great-great-grandfather had a hand in Jacksonville taking on its identity. Literally, a hand. His name was David Solomon Hill Miller. Because Miller could speak both English and Spanish, Whitehouse said, he was appointed captain of the rural militia at Fort St. Nicholas. According to the Jacksonville Historical Society, Jacksonville’s name first appeared on a petition dated June 15, 1822, addressed to then U.S. Secretary of State John Quincy Adams. The petition requested he designate “Jacksonville,” as a port of entry. Sixty-one residents signed the petition. David Solomon Hill Miller was one of them.
Given Jackson’s controversial legacy, ideas about renaming the city have been tossed around, but have gained little traction. With the bicentennial event scheduled for this weekend, Whitehouse said it’s a celebration for the city as a whole and those who call it home.
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