Jacksontown, Ohio facts for kids
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Jacksontown, Ohio
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 Jacksontown, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Jacksontown, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Licking |
| Township | Licking |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.36 sq mi (3.51 km2) |
| • Land | 1.34 sq mi (3.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 402 |
| • Density | 300.22/sq mi (115.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-38276 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2812826 |
Jacksontown is a small community in Licking County, Ohio, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area that the government counts for population, but it's not an official town or city.
Jacksontown has its own post office with the ZIP code 43030. You can find it where two important roads meet: U.S. Route 40 and State Route 13.
This community is famous as the birthplace of Carl Osburn. He was an amazing athlete who won many medals in the Olympics. He earned five gold, four silver, and two bronze medals! Jacksontown is also where the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has its District 5 office.
History of Jacksontown
Jacksontown started way back in 1829. It was first called Jackson. The community got its name from Andrew Jackson, who was the seventh President of the United States. A post office has been serving the area since 1831, using the name Jacksontown.
Population Facts
In 2020, the population of Jacksontown was 402 people. This number comes from the 2020 United States Census.
