Jackson, Louisiana
Jackson is a town of 3,958 people in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, founded in 1815.
Why visit Jackson
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks and 1 park or trail in and around town.
Highlights include Asphodel Plantation and Centenary College of Louisiana at Jackson.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Jackson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Jackson
Jackson is a town in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 3,842 at the 2010 U.S. census, down from 4,130 in 2000; the 2020 population estimates program determined Jackson had a population of 3,707. It is part of the Baton Rouge metropolitan statistical area.
From the Wikipedia article Jackson, Louisiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Asphodel Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Louisiana, United States
Centenary College of Louisiana at Jackson
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
American college
Jackson Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Jackson, Louisiana, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Churches and places of worship1
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.5 mi
3147 Church Street, Jackson
Gas and EV charging3
History
The town of Jackson was founded in 1815 as the seat of justice for Feliciana Parish before the parish was divided into East and West. The town was a major commercial center and a center for education, earning it the title "Athens of the South". Legend holds that the town was originally called "Bear Corners" for the many wild black bears crossing nearby Thompson Creek, and that it eventually took its name from General Andrew Jackson, who reportedly camped there with his troops on the return trip north after the 1815 Battle of New Orleans.
Jackson was the parish seat only until 1824, when Feliciana Parish was split into two parishes, with Clinton selected as the new seat of government in East Feliciana.
Jackson was the location of the College of Louisiana from 1825 until 1845, and then the Methodist-affiliated Centenary College from 1845 until 1908, when it relocated to Shreveport.
The East Louisiana State Hospital was founded in Jackson in 1847.
From the History section of Jackson, Louisiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare3
Map of Jackson
16 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 36°F | 6.5 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 41°F | 5.5 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 48°F | 4.8 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 53°F | 5.4 in |
| May | 84°F | 62°F | 5.3 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 69°F | 6.2 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 6.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 71°F | 5.6 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 66°F | 4.8 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 56°F | 4.8 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 46°F | 4.3 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 40°F | 5.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for St Francisville 1 Ne (10 mi away), rain and snow from Wakefield 0.9 Wnw, 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
East Feliciana Parish has had 36 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-06-30: Tropical Storm Arthur (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-16: Hurricane Francine (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-10: Tropical Storm Francine (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-13: Tropical Storm Nicholas (Coastal Storm)
- 2021-08-29: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Zachary 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Clinton 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Baker 18 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Brownfields 21 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Central 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Baton Rouge 28 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Brusly 31 mi south, about 49 min by car
- Addis 32 mi south, about 52 min by car
- Gardere 33 mi south, about 53 min by car
- Prairieville 39 mi southeast, about 1 h 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, Tjean314, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West Wing 04, Unknown author, Public domain
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