William Henry Jackson

For the Anglican priest missionary, and inventor of Burmese Braille, see William Henry Jackson (priest). For the Canadian politician, see Honoré Jackson.
William Henry Jackson
Jackson in 1862
Born(1843-04-04)April 4, 1843
Keeseville, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 30, 1942(1942-06-30) (aged 99)
New York City, U.S.
Resting placeArlington National Cemetery
OccupationsPhotographer
Painter
Known for"Mountain of the Holy Cross" photo

William Henry Jackson (April 4, 1843 – June 30, 1942) was an American photographer, Civil War veteran, painter, and an explorer famous for his images of the American West. He was a great-great nephew of Samuel Wilson, the progenitor of America's national symbol Uncle Sam. He was the great-grandfather of cartoonist Bill Griffith, creator of Zippy the Pinhead comics.

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