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    • Jackson is the only city in Mississippi with a population exceeding 100,000 people. Founded in 1821 as new state capital for Mississippi, Jackson is named after General Andrew Jackson, a war hero in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812 and subsequently the seventh U.S. president. See more

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    Jackson, Mississippi is more than just the capital of the state. It is a city with a rich and diverse history, culture, and music scene.
    Overview

    Jackson is the capital of and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Along with Raymond, Jackson is one of two county seats for Hinds County. The city had a population of 153,701 at the 2020 census, a significan… See more

    CountryUnited States
    StateMississippi
    Incorporated1822
    Elevation361 ft (110 m)
    History

    Located on the historic Natchez Trace trade route, created by Native Americans and used by European American settlers, and on the Pearl River, the city's first European American settler was Louis LeFleur, a French-Ca… See more

    Geography

    The city of Jackson is located primarily in northeastern Hinds County. Jackson also includes around 3,000 acres (12.1 km ) in Rankin County comprising Jackson-Medgar Evers International Airport and a small portion of … See more

    Demographics

    Jackson remained a small town for much of the 19th century. Before the American Civil War, Jackson's population remained small, particularly in contrast to the river towns along the commerce-laden Mississippi River. Despite th… See more

    Economy

    Jackson is home to several major industries; these include electrical equipment and machinery, processed food, and primary and fabricated metal products. The surrounding area supports the agricultural … See more

    Arts and culture

    Jackson is home to a number of cultural and artistic attractions, including the following:
    • Ballet Mississippi
    • Celtic Heritage Society of Mississippi … See more

    Sports

    The city of Jackson and its metropolitan area are home to collegiate and semi-professional sports teams; Major League Baseball's Atlanta Braves minor affiliate, the Mississippi Braves, plays in the area. Mississippi … See more

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