List of rivers of the United States: J facts for kids

This page is all about rivers in the United States! Rivers are super important natural waterways that flow across the land. They provide fresh water for people, animals, and plants. Rivers are also used for transportation, fun activities like boating, and even to generate electricity.

This specific page lists rivers in the United States whose names begin with the letter J. You can find links to lists of rivers starting with other letters at the top of this page, or visit the main page about rivers in the U.S. to learn more.

Rivers Starting with J

The United States is home to many rivers, and some of them have names that start with 'J'. Each river has its own unique path and plays a role in the environment and the communities it flows through.

Here are some of the rivers in the U.S. that begin with the letter 'J':

• Jacks River – This river is located in the state of Georgia.
• Jacks Fork – You can find this river in Missouri.
• Jackson River – This river flows through Virginia.
• Jail Branch River – This river is located in Vermont.
• James Fork – This river crosses through both Arkansas and Oklahoma.
• James River – Another river named James, this one is in Missouri.
• James River – This river flows through both North Dakota and South Dakota.
• James River – A very important river in Virginia, also named James.
• Jarbidge River – This river flows through Nevada and Idaho.
• Jefferson River – Located in Montana.
• Jemez River – This river is found in New Mexico.
• Jeremy River – This river is in Connecticut.
• John River – This river flows through the vast state of Alaska.
• John Day River – There are two rivers with this name in Oregon:
  • The one in northeastern Oregon.
  • The one in northwestern Oregon.
• Johns River – This river is in New Hampshire.
• Johnson Creek – This creek is located in Oregon.
• Jones River – This river is found in Massachusetts.
• Jordan River – This river is in Michigan.
• Jordan River – This river flows through Utah.
• Jordan River – Another Jordan River, this one is in Virginia.
• Jorgenson River – This river is in South Dakota.
• Jourdan River – This river is located in Mississippi.
• Judith River – This river flows through Montana.
• Jump River – This river is found in Wisconsin.
• Juniata River – This river is located in Pennsylvania.