Jackson, Ripley County, Indiana facts for kids

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Unincorporated community
Jackson, Ripley County, Indiana Location in Indiana Show map of Indiana Jackson, Ripley County, Indiana Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Ripley
Township	Otter Creek
Elevation	794 ft (242 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	47023
Area code(s)	812, 930
GNIS feature ID	449042

Jackson is a small place in Ripley County, Indiana, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, services for Jackson are usually managed by the larger Ripley County government.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a group of homes and sometimes businesses that are not part of an official city or town. They do not have their own local government. This is different from a city, which has its own elected leaders.

• Local Services: Things like roads, police, and fire protection are often handled by the county government.
• Community Life: People in unincorporated communities often live a quieter life. They might rely on nearby towns for schools, shops, and other services.

Where is Jackson Located?

Jackson is found in Otter Creek Township, which is a part of Ripley County. This county is located in the state of Indiana.

• Coordinates: Jackson is located at about 39 degrees North latitude and 85 degrees West longitude. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
• Elevation: The land in Jackson is about 794 feet (or 242 meters) above sea level.
• Postal Code: If you wanted to send mail to Jackson, you would use the ZIP code 47023.
• Area Codes: Phone numbers in Jackson use the 812 or 930 area codes.