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.
The Appalachian Mountains run from Quebec to central Alabama, and they serve as the dividing line between rivers that flow into the Atlantic Ocean and those that flow into the Gulf of Mexico. The Rocky Mountains are found in the western United States and run through Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. The Andes Mountains are the largest chain of mountains in the world, and they run along the west coast of South America. Another well-known mountain range is the Alps, which are found in parts of Switzerland, France, Germany, Italy, Yugoslavia and Austria. The Himalayas are the tallest mountain range in the world. They are located across southern Asia and form a barrier between India and Tibet.