John Henry Jacobs (April 18, 1847 – 1934) was a pioneer of the sandstone industry in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, [1] particularly of Jacobsville Sandstone. He owned and operated a number of sandstone quarries. [2]
He was born in Lorain County, Ohio, on April 18, 1847. [3] In 1885, he founded the town of Jacobsville, Michigan, which bears his name. [4] He served as mayor of Marquette, Michigan, from 1895 to 1896. [5] He was elected to the office 976 to 595 on the Republican Party ticket. [6]
John Henry Jacobs (April 18, 1847 – 1934) was a pioneer of the sandstone industry in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, [1] particularly of Jacobsville Sandstone. He owned and operated a number of sandstone quarries. [2]
He was born in Lorain County, Ohio, on April 18, 1847. [3] In 1885, he founded the town of Jacobsville, Michigan, which bears his name. [4] He served as mayor of Marquette, Michigan, from 1895 to 1896. [5] He was elected to the office 976 to 595 on the Republican Party ticket. [6]