Jackson County, Administrative division in Oregon, United States
Jackson County spans 2,802 square miles of diverse terrain, including mountains, forests, and valleys in southwestern Oregon between Douglas and California borders.
Established in 1852 from the southwestern portion of Lane County, Jackson County originally encompassed territories now part of Coos, Curry, and Josephine Counties.
The region hosts the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, drawing hundreds of thousands of theater enthusiasts annually to performances throughout the season.
The Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport connects residents and visitors through multiple airlines, while Interstate 5 provides primary ground transportation.
Jackson County maintains the Expo Fairgrounds complex, which hosts over 500 events yearly, including the Jackson County Fair and numerous agricultural exhibitions.
Location: Oregon
Inception: 1852
Capital city: Medford
Shares border with: Douglas County, Klamath County, Siskiyou County, Josephine County
Website: http://co.jackson.or.us
GPS coordinates: 42.42000,-122.74000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:53
Pacific Crest Trail
48.4 km
Oregon Vortex
29.5 km
Mount McLoughlin
34.9 km
Bigfoot trap
52.7 km
Lost Creek Lake
30.1 km
Lithia Park
25.7 km
Valley of the Rogue State Park
33.7 km
Applegate Lake
51 km
Emigrant Lake
30.9 km
Prospect State Scenic Viewpoint
40.7 km
Ashland Springs Hotel
25.1 km
Fish Lake
32.6 km
Medford Oregon Temple
16.7 km
Joseph H. Stewart State Recreation Area
31.1 km
Allen Elizabethan Theatre
25 km
Howard Prairie Lake
37.5 km
Bear Creek Greenway
17.4 km
Soda Mountain Wilderness
48.4 km
Agate Lake
2.7 km
TouVelle State Recreation Site
12.6 km
Casey State Recreation Site
27 km
McKee Bridge
42.7 km
Tub Springs State Wayside
42.1 km
Hyatt Reservoir
35.1 km
Jacksonville Historic District
22.2 km
Holly Theatre
15.3 km
Medford Carnegie Library
15.6 km
Mill Creek Falls
40.9 kmReviews
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