Ever wondered what the difference is between karat and carat? The terms are often used interchangeably, but technically they are two different measures of two different things. When describing gold coins or jewelry, three specifications are usually provided: weight (in troy ounces), dimensions, and fineness/purity.
Fort Jefferson was a town on the Mississippi River about one mile south of Wickliffe, Kentucky in southwestern Ballard County.
Jefferson Historical Society & Museum. The Jefferson Historical Society and Museum's mission is to educate and preserve the history of early Marion County and Jefferson the town. Visit the 1888 former Jefferson Post Office and Federal Courthouse transformed into the Historical Museum housing artifacts which pertain and relate to the history of Jefferson and Marion County.