Jackson Historic District (Jackson, Alabama) facts for kids
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Jackson Historic District
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 Location in Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Location | Roughly along College, Forest, and Carroll Aves., bounded by Cedar, Florida, Commerce, Clinton, and Spruce Sts., Jackson, Alabama |
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| Area | 180 acres (73 ha) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival |
| MPS | Clarke County MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 97001656 |
| Added to NRHP | January 23, 1998 |
The Jackson Historic District is a special area in Jackson, Alabama. It's like a time capsule showing how the city looked long ago. This district helps protect old buildings and their unique styles. Jackson itself is quite old, founded in 1816. It is the oldest town in Clarke County, Alabama.
This historic district covers about 180 acres (or 73 hectares). It includes 140 important buildings that show different styles of architecture. You can find examples of Greek Revival, Queen Anne, and Colonial Revival buildings here. There are also many local styles. The district is generally located around College, Forest, and Carroll Avenues, and is bordered by Cedar, Florida, Commerce, Clinton, and Spruce Streets.
The Jackson Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 23, 1998. This means it is officially recognized as an important historical place in the United States.
