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.
Wrightwood's San Gabriel Mountains. Wrightwood is located high in the San Gabriel Mountains and is a common destination for hiking, backpacking, mountain biking and horseback riding year round. There are many hiking trails throughout the San Gabriel Mountains, only minutes up the road from the town of Wrightwood, California.