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 | |
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 Downtown Jackson | |
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| Nickname: The Rose City[1] | |
 Location within Jackson County | |
  Jackson Location within the state of Michigan  Jackson Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 42°14′39″N 84°24′26″W / 42.24417°N 84.40722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Jackson |
| Founded | 1829 |
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| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • City | 10.96 sq mi (28.38 km2) |
| • Land | 10.84 sq mi (28.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population | |
| • City | 31,309 |
| • Density | 2,889/sq mi (1,115.4/km2) |
| • Metro | 160,366 (US: 266th) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 49201–49204 |
| Area code | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-41420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0629165[4] |
| Website | www |
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- ↑ "Jackson Rose Festival". Jackson County Rose Festival. 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Jackson city, Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ↑ "Jackson". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
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