Jackson, Capital city in Mississippi, United States.
Jackson stretches across Hinds, Madison, and Rankin counties, with government buildings, commercial districts, and residential neighborhoods at an elevation of 85 meters.
The city, established in 1822 and named after General Andrew Jackson, became the state capital during Mississippi's early development period.
The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and Museum of Mississippi History present exhibits about social movements and regional development through permanent collections.
Interstate highways 55 and 20 intersect in Jackson, connecting the city to Memphis, New Orleans, Dallas, and Atlanta for regional transportation.
The metropolitan area generates 29 percent of Mississippi's total economic output, representing the largest financial contribution from any region in the state.
Location: Hinds County
Location: Madison County
Location: Rankin County
Inception: 1822
Elevation above the sea: 85 m
Website: http://jacksonms.gov
GPS coordinates: 32.29889,-90.18472
Latest update: June 14, 2025 03:56
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