Jackson, Capital city in Mississippi, United States.
Description
Jackson sits across three counties with government offices, shopping districts, and residential streets at an elevation of 85 meters (279 feet). Wide roads connect neighborhoods of low buildings and green spaces scattered between developed zones.
History
Founded in 1822 and named after General Andrew Jackson, the settlement became the state capital as Mississippi organized itself after statehood. Decades later, it served as a focal point during the civil rights movement when activists organized marches and protests across its streets.
Culture
Blues and gospel music play in clubs around Farish Street, while local restaurants serve regional dishes with slow-cooked barbecue and cornbread. Families gather in public parks and community centers on weekends, where outdoor festivals and church services shape the rhythm of daily life.
Practical
Interstate highways 55 and 20 cross through the city, linking it to Memphis, New Orleans, Dallas, and Atlanta for regional travel. Summer temperatures often climb above 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius), so early morning or evening hours are more comfortable for walking outdoors.
Did you know?
The only museum in the state dedicated solely to Mississippi natural history displays fossils from the coastal region and ancient marine life. Visitors can also see a collection of early 20th-century steam locomotives exhibited at a railway museum near downtown.
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Mississippi State Capitol
604 m
Mississippi Governor's Mansion
175 m
Old Mississippi State Capitol
488 m
Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
702 m
King Edward Hotel
531 m
Mississippi Department of Archives and History
607 m
Lamar Life Building
131 m
Mississippi Museum of Art
300 m
Farish Street Neighborhood Historic District
667 m
Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle
251 m
Regions Plaza
221 m
Jackson City Hall
266 m
St. Andrew's Cathedral
90 m
Woolfolk State Office Building
595 mInternational Museum of Muslim Cultures
208 m
Regions Bank Building
168 m
Sims House
746 m
One Jackson Place
265 m
War Memorial Building
501 m
Smith Park Architectural District
77 m
Central Fire Station
277 m
Joseph Henry Morris House
705 m
Old Capitol Museum
451 m
Museum of Mississippi History
731 mTwo Mississippi Museums
694 m
Spengler's Corner Historic District
393 m
West Capitol Street Historic District
530 m
Houses at 500, 505, 512 and 513 North State Street
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