Jackson County, Administrative county in central West Virginia, United States.
Jackson County is an administrative division in central West Virginia that spans rolling hills and river valleys. The Ohio River forms its western boundary and shapes the county's geography and communities.
The county was established in 1831 and named after President Andrew Jackson. It was created from portions of three neighboring counties that existed at that time.
The county hosts multiple governmental institutions in Ripley, including the County Commission, County Clerk office, and Board of Education.
Interstate 77 and U.S. Highway 33 pass through the county, connecting its towns and nearby regions. These roads make it easy to travel between different areas within the county.
A major aluminum plant operated in the county from 1954 until 2015, shaping its economy for six decades. The facility was one of the largest employers in the area throughout this period.
Location: West Virginia
Inception: March 1, 1831
Capital city: Ripley
Shares border with: Wood County, Mason County, Putnam County, Kanawha County, Wirt County, Roane County, Meigs County
Website: http://jacksoncounty.wv.gov
GPS coordinates: 38.83000,-81.67000
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:24
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Belleville Lock and Dam
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Racine Lock and Dam
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James W. Hoge House
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Shumaker-Lewis House
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Couch-Artrip House
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William H. Grant House
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Clerc-Carson House
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Armstrong House
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Powell-Redmond House
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Lemley-Wood-Sayer House
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Winfield Toll Bridge
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Ripley Historic District
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Rankin Octagonal Barn
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Buffalo Town Square Historic District
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