Jackson County, Administrative county in Tennessee, United States
Jackson County extends across 320 square miles of Tennessee land, including 308 square miles of terrain and 11 square miles of water bodies.
Established in 1801 as Tennessee's 18th county, Jackson County developed around Fort Blount, a military outpost constructed in the 1790s along the Cumberland River.
The county populations reflects Tennessee traditions with annual community gatherings in Gainesboro, bringing together residents for local celebrations and events.
The Tennessee State Routes 53, 56, 85, and 135 connect Jackson County to neighboring regions, facilitating transportation throughout the administrative division.
The county experienced a complete loss of early administrative records during an extensive courthouse fire on August 14, 1872.
Location: Tennessee
Inception: 1801
Capital city: Gainesboro
Shares border with: Clay County, Overton County, Putnam County, Smith County, Macon County
Website: http://jacksoncotn.com
GPS coordinates: 36.36000,-85.67000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:23
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