Jackson County, Administrative county in Kansas, United States.
Jackson County spans 658 square miles of land in northeastern Kansas, with the city of Holton serving as its governmental center.
The county, established on February 11, 1859, changed its name from Calhoun County to honor President Andrew Jackson during its formation.
The Prairie Band Potawatomi Indian Reservation covers 18.5 percent of Jackson County, maintaining Native American traditions in the region.
Residents access county services through the Jackson County Courthouse, which manages property records, licenses, and administrative functions for the population.
Three educational districts operate within Jackson County boundaries: North Jackson USD 335, Holton USD 336, and Royal Valley USD 337.
Location: Kansas
Inception: February 11, 1859
Capital city: Holton
Shares border with: Nemaha County, Jefferson County, Shawnee County, Brown County, Atchison County, Pottawatomie County
Website: http://ks-jackson.manatron.com
GPS coordinates: 39.40000,-95.83330
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:14
Equality House
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Cedar Crest
37.9 km
Prairie Band of Potawatomi Nation
6.6 km
Gage Park
39.3 km
Topeka Zoo
39.3 km
Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
40.6 km
Kansas Museum of History
38.6 km
Great Overland Station
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St. Mary's Mission
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Reinisch Rose Garden and Doran Rock Garden
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Constitution Hall
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Truckhenge
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Kanza Bowl
39.2 km
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
40.6 km
Ward-Meade House
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Church of the Assumption and Rectory
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Pottawatomie Indian Pay Station
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Pottawatomie Baptist Mission Building
38.6 km
Discovery Center of Kansas
39.7 km
St. John's Lutheran School
40.7 km
St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church
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Hughes Conoco Service Station
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McFadden House
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Holton Bath House
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Lake Nemaha Dam Guardrail
44.2 km
North Topeka Baptist Church
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Crawford Building
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Meriden Rock Creek Bridge
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