The oldest structure in town is the rock house located at 119 North Madison street. The house was built in 1814-15. The house is constructed of stone from a quarry north of town near Hubble creek. The walls are 22 inches thick. The house is still well kept and is still in good condition.
The city of Jackson is
mainly made up of residential housing and small businesses. The
large industries are generally outside of the city limits. The
largest employer in the area is Proctor and Gamble. The city also
has 2 golf courses, 3 city parks and the Iron Mountain steam
train.
The Jackson R-II school system includes the city and a large
portion of the surrounding area which totals 283.43 square miles.
The school system has about 4000 students in the district. The
district and the city has been growing steadily and is an
excellent area to live in. The school district is the 14th
largest district in the state.
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SITES OF INTEREST:
Jackson
Courthouse. Located in the center of town.
The historic Bollinger Mill
and covered bridge.
The famous Old McKendree chapel. One of the oldest churches on the west side of the Mississippi River.
Come to Jackson and visit with us awhile!