A Texas Medallion secured by the Texas Society for the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. DeWitt McJimsey in Harrison County was dedicated on March 17, 1963, by Mrs. Mason Briscoe, state chairman of the Memorials and Marking Historic Spots Committee. This ceremony was held near the conclusion of Mrs. Harry Joseph Morris’ term as State Regent. The marker was accepted by Mrs. McJimsey, a grand-daughter of the original owner.

 

The substantial brick house with its six chimneys was built in 1849 by Ashly Jernigan who, with his sister, migrated from South Carolina to Texas in that year. Lumber for the house was shaped and hand drawn by slaves from tees growing on the property.  As was the practice at the time, a combination of pegs and square nails was used in construction of the home.

 

The Jernigan house is located on a farm-to-market road about one mile north of Panola, near the Louisiana border.

17 Mar 1963—HOME OF ASHLY JERNIGAN

 

near PANOLA, TEXAS

Texas State Historical Markers