John Jackson
Title
John Jackson
Description
John Jackson was born in Woodville, Virginia and moved to Fairfax County and became a grave digger. In the 1960s, his talent as a guitar player and Blues performer was discovered. He performed in Fairfax County and became famous locally, nationally, and internationally.
Some of his performances can be heard on YouTube. Example: “Steamboat Whistle” Smithsonian March 10, 2010
Some of his performances can be heard on YouTube. Example: “Steamboat Whistle” Smithsonian March 10, 2010
Source
Smithsonian Folkways https://folkways.si.edu.john-jackson-piedmont-bluesman
Collection
Citation
“John Jackson,” Fairfax County African American History Inventory, accessed October 24, 2026, https://fairfaxaahi.centerformasonslegacies.com/items/show/309.