Jackson, Alabama
Jackson is a city of 4,589 people in Clarke County, Alabama, founded in 1816.
Why visit Jackson
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 13 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Clarke Mills, Doit W. McClellan Lustron House and Jackson Links.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Jackson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Jackson
Jackson is a city in Clarke County, Alabama, United States. The population was 4,748 at the 2020 census. It was one of three wet settlements in an otherwise-dry county.
From the Wikipedia article Jackson, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Clarke Mills
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Factory in Alabama, United States of America
Doit W. McClellan Lustron House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Alabama, United States
J. P. McKee Lustron House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Alabama, United States
Jackson Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Clarke County, Alabama
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes13
Ed's Drive-In
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
One of Alabama’s oldest drive-in restaurants. Ed’s Drive-In has been in business for more than 50 years. Ed’s offers a classic drive up...
3018 College Ave
Su 07:00-20:00; Mo-Fr 06:00-21:00; Sa 07:00-21:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger
2035 College Avenue, Jackson
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 06:00-23:00
1 more on the map.
Where to stay1
History
Jackson was founded in 1816 and is named after President Andrew Jackson. Former names for the city include Pine Level and Republicville.
During the Civil War, a Confederate fort was established on the banks of the Tombigbee River. It was named Fort Carney and was positioned on Carney's Bluff just south of Jackson. The cannon that was on the bluff now sits in front of City Hall.
Jackson has four sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places. They are the Jackson Historic District, Clarke Mills, Doit W. McClellan Lustron House, and J. P. McKee Lustron House.
During World War II, a prisoner-of-war camp was built and operated holding 253 captured German soldiers on Ocre Avenue. The camp was opened April 6, 1945, and closed March 12, 1946. Many of the prisoners were members of the Afrika Korps.
From the History section of Jackson, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship11
Visitation Catholic Mission
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
135 West Clinton Street, Jackson
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare2
Map of Jackson
49 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 36°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 39°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 45°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 51°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 60°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 68°F | 6.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 70°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 65°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 53°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 43°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 62°F | 38°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jackson (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Clarke County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2020-12-10: Hurricane Zeta (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-20: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Monroe County Airport (MVC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 32 miles away.
- Leroy 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Grove Hill 13 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Thomasville 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Monroeville 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- State Line 35 mi west, about 56 min by car
- Citronelle 37 mi southwest, about 59 min by car
- Atmore 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Bay Minette 45 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Waynesboro 45 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Saraland 49 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Jackson Historic District 02, Altairisfar, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jackson Historic District 01, Altairisfar, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clarke Mills, Altairisfar, CC BY-SA 3.0
- J. P. McKee Lustron House, Altairisfar, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Doit W. McClellan Lustron House, Altairisfar, CC BY-SA 3.0
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