Andrew Jackson

7th President

2 terms

1767-1845

Democrat

Was a soldier, lawyer, state representative, and a senator

Believed in strengthening the rights of the "regular" man in the United States

Helped to make the office of President a more responsible, strong position 

In 1828, Jackson's opponents called him a jackass. Thanks to cartoonist Thomas Nast, the donkey became a symbol of the Democratic Party.

Birthplace: Lancaster, SC*

Andrew Jackson's birthplace in South Carolina is marked with a marker on the grounds.  It was placed by the Daughters of the American Revolution.  The site is now called "Andrew Jackson State Park", and it includes a museum about him.

Birthplace: Waxhaws, NC*

Andrew Jackson's birthplace in North Carolina is marked with a gray marker, also placed by the Daughters of the American Revolution.  It is named "McKamie Farmhouse".

* Disputed

Home: Nashville, TN

This is the home where Andrew Jackson lived from 1804-1821.  It is named "The First Hermitage".

Home: Nashville,TN

This is Andrew Jackson's other home, it is called "The Hermitage".  He is buried on this Estate.

Grave: Nashville, TN

Andrew Jackson died on June 8, 1845.  He was buried in the garden next to Rachel Jackson.

Memorial: Washington, D.C.

Standing directly north of the White House on Lafayette Square are many flowerbeds, along with 2 statues.  One statue is of Marquis de Lafayette, the other of Andrew Jackson.

Statue: New Orleans, LA

A statue of him was erected in Jackson Square.

The story

On January 15, 2025, our second day in New Orleans, my dad and I visited Jackson Square to explore the city. One of the first things I looked for was the statue of President Jackson, which was a centerpiece of the area. After a perfect photo opportunity, I set out to wander around the various souvenir shops. 

The Jackson Statue

My dad in Jackson Square

Gallery

Statue: Nashville, TN

On the grounds of the Tennessee State Capitol, the same location where Polk's tomb is, is a statue of Jackson.

Statue: Jacksonville, FL

In downtown Jacksonville is located a statue of Jackson.  All 4 of these statues are identical.

Statue: Raleigh, NC

On the grounds of the North Carolina State Capitol is another statue of Jackson, it is close to a statue of James Knox Polk.

Andrew Jackson Centre: Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland

This includes a replica of his parent's home.