Jesse Wallace. Born 10-4-1767, Mecklenburg County, NC. Moved to what is now Blount County, TN, at age 4. Enlisted at age 15, under Col. John Sevier. Married Martha George, 1788, Jefferson County, TN. Died 2-3-1854, Blount County, TN. Photo shows original stone, placed by chapter in 1923.
Iron Mountain is located on the north side of Highway 88 at the Mormon-Emigrant Trail Road. Recommended Activities: Cross-country skiing, dog sledding, snow play, and snowmobiling. Contact: Eldorado National Forest, Amador Ranger District - (209) 295-4251. GPS: 38Âº37'44.19N, 120Âº12'49.87W.
He purchased a depleted iron ore mine and 100 acres (0.40 km2) of land in Livingston, New York for $9,000 in 1936, needing more space to grow his product. By 1950, the mushroom market had shifted, and Knaust was looking for alternative uses for his mine, which he had named Iron Mountain..