Jackson, Michigan

city in Jackson County, Michigan, United States

Jackson is a city in lower mid-Michigan. It was started in 1829. It is named after Democratic President Andrew Jackson. Jackson is the home town of several well-known people. One of whom is the first African-American Super Bowl winning coach, Tony Dungy.

Jackson, Michigan
Downtown Jackson
Downtown Jackson
Official logo of Jackson, Michigan
Nickname: 
The Rose City[1]
Location within Jackson County
Location within Jackson County
Jackson is located in Michigan
Jackson
Jackson
Location within the state of Michigan
Jackson is located in the United States
Jackson
Jackson
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 42°14′39″N 84°24′26″W / 42.24417°N 84.40722°W / 42.24417; -84.40722
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyJackson
Founded1829
Incorporated
  • 1843 (village)
  • 1857 (city)
Government
 • TypeMayor–council
Area
 • City10.96 sq mi (28.38 km2)
 • Land10.84 sq mi (28.07 km2)
 • Water0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2)
Elevation
932 ft (284 m)
Population
 • City31,309
 • Density2,889/sq mi (1,115.4/km2)
 • Metro
160,366 (US: 264th)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
49201–49204
Area code517
FIPS code26-41420
GNIS feature ID0629165[4]
Websitewww.cityofjackson.org

Several of the major employers in the city are CMS Energy, which gives natural gas and electrical services to much of Michigan and has its international headquarters in the city, as well as Foote Hospital. Jackson is 18 miles (29 kilometers) from the Michigan International Speedway.

References change

  1. "Jackson Rose Festival". Jackson County Rose Festival. 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  3. "QuickFacts: Jackson city, Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  4. "Jackson". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.

Other websites change

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