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Jackson, Louisiana
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| Town of Jackson | |
Location of Jackson in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | East Feliciana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.47 sq mi (11.58 km2) |
| • Land | 4.46 sq mi (11.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
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| • Total | 3,990 |
| • Density | 893.82/sq mi (345.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70748
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| Area code(s) | 225 |
| FIPS code | 22-37830 |
Jackson is a small town located in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,990 people lived there. It is part of the larger Baton Rouge area.
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History of Jackson, Louisiana
The town of Jackson was started in 1815. It was first the main town, or "seat of justice," for Feliciana Parish. This was before the parish was split into East and West parts.
Jackson was an important place for business and learning. People even called it the "Athens of the South" because of its focus on education. A fun story says the town was first called "Bear Corners." This was because many wild black bears used to cross Thompson Creek nearby.
The town later got its name from General Andrew Jackson. He was a famous general who later became president. It's said that he camped there with his soldiers after the 1815 Battle of New Orleans.
Jackson was the parish seat only until 1824. That's when Feliciana Parish was divided into two. Clinton then became the new main town for East Feliciana.
Education in Early Jackson
Jackson was home to the College of Louisiana from 1825 to 1845. After that, Methodist-linked Centenary College was there from 1845. Centenary College later moved to Shreveport in 1908.
The East Louisiana State Hospital was also started in Jackson in 1847. This hospital has been an important part of the town for a very long time.
Geography and Location
Jackson is on the western edge of East Feliciana Parish. Its exact location is 30°52′15″N 91°12′52″W / 30.87083°N 91.21444°W. Thompson Creek forms the town's western border. This creek also marks the border with West Feliciana Parish.
Louisiana Highway 10 goes right through Jackson. If you go east on this highway, you'll reach Clinton in about 12 miles. If you go west for 12 miles, you'll get to St. Francisville. St. Francisville is located near the Mississippi River.
The United States Census Bureau says Jackson covers about 11.6 square kilometers (4.47 square miles). Only a very small part of this area, about 0.02 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 934 | — | |
| 1880 | 880 | −5.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,276 | 45.0% | |
| 1900 | 2,012 | 57.7% | |
| 1910 | 2,146 | 6.7% | |
| 1920 | 2,320 | 8.1% | |
| 1930 | 3,966 | 70.9% | |
| 1940 | 5,384 | 35.8% | |
| 1950 | 6,772 | 25.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,824 | −73.1% | |
| 1970 | 4,697 | 157.5% | |
| 1980 | 3,878 | −17.4% | |
| 1990 | 3,891 | 0.3% | |
| 2000 | 4,130 | 6.1% | |
| 2010 | 3,842 | −7.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,990 | 3.9% | |
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The population of Jackson has changed over many years. In 2000, there were 4,130 people living in the town. By 2010, the population had gone down slightly to 3,842 people. In 2020, the population increased again to 3,990 people.
Racial Makeup of Jackson
The people living in Jackson come from different backgrounds. In 2020, the largest group was people who identify as White (not Hispanic), making up about 60.95% of the population. The next largest group was people who identify as Black or African American (not Hispanic), at about 31.7%.
Smaller groups included Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 2.56% of the population identified as "Other/Mixed" race. People who identified as Hispanic or Latino made up about 3.98% of the town's population.
Arts and Culture
Jackson has some interesting places to visit. The Republic of West Florida Historical Museum is one of them. It even has a small, narrow gauge railway.
Another important place is the Centenary State Historic Site. You can also visit the Feliciana Cellars Winery in the area.
Education in Jackson
Jackson offers different educational opportunities for its residents.
Colleges and Universities
A branch of Baton Rouge Community College is located in Jackson. This provides local students with options for higher education close to home.
Primary and Secondary Schools
The East Feliciana Parish School Board is in charge of the public schools in Jackson.
The schools located within the town of Jackson include:
- East Feliciana High School
- Jackson Elementary School
Notable People from Jackson
Many interesting people have come from Jackson, Louisiana. Some of them include:
- Kendell Beckwith, a linebacker who played for the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- John Welch Jones, a doctor who lived from 1826 to 1916.
- Junius Wallace Jones, a major general in the United States Air Force.
- Eddie Robinson, a famous football coach who is in the College Football Hall of Fame.
- Danny Johnson, a cornerback who played for the NFL's Washington Commanders.
See also
In Spanish: Jackson (Luisiana) para niños
