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.
Overview: Mother of all Hikes. In this local hiking legend's view, Big Iron is the most strenuous one-summit hike in the entire San Gabriel range. Originally, local miners in San Gabriel Canyon referred to the mountain as Sheep Mountain, descriptive of the herds of Bighorn sheep that once roamed its slopes.