Jackson, Minnesota is the county seat of Jackson County, in the lower part of the state, near the Iowa border. The chief routes through the city are Interstate Highway 90 and US Highway 71. Nearby communities include Alpha, Lakefield, Okabena, Petersburg, and Sherburn, as well as the Iowa localities of Orleans and Superior. Spirit Lake, Iowa is less than twenty miles south of Jackson. When the settlement was first laid out in 1856, it was known as Springfield. During the winter of 1857, the village was attacked by a group of Indians, who killed seven and wounded three settlers. The remaining settlers left for Fort Dodge, fearing a renewed attack. Two months later, while the area was still depopulated, the state legislature created Jackson County, and renamed the village Jackson, designating it as the county seat. Nevertheless, resettlement was slow because settlers still feared the Indians. In 1862, a Sioux attack led to the community again becoming depopulated until after the Civil War, and a stockade was built on Thomas Hill, manned by the Army. Today, Jackson is largely an agricultural community, although it does have some industry. Since its peak population of 3,797 in 1980, Jackson’s population has declined each census year, although its population remains above three thousand.
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Located at the intersection of Interstate Highway 90 and US Highway 71 in southwestern Minnesota, Jackson is the county seat of Jackson County. A profile and history of the county is put forth, with administrative and departmental contacts, municipal services, council agendas and meeting minutes.
http://www.cityofjacksonmn.com/
The Jackson, Minnesota motel offers queen suites, a deluxe queen room, a regular queen room, and a double room with two double beds. Directions, a description of the accommodations, photographs, and a list of amenities are put forth, along with guest reviews. Rooms may be booked through the site.
http://www.earthinnmotel.com/
Find check in/check out times, rates, reservation information and amenities for the Econo Lodge in Jackson, Minnesota. Learn about group and meeting venues and view the photo gallery.
http://www.econolodge.com/hotel-jackson-minnesota-MN081
First Baptist Church of Jackson
Organized in 1950, the Jackson, Minnesota congregation is affiliated with the Conservative Baptist Association of America. A history and profile of the church is presented, with an overview of its beliefs and practices, organizational structure, staff contacts and office hours, as well as its worship schedules and church calendar.
http://www.fbjackson.org/
Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a volunteer association of business people and others in the Jackson, Minnesota area. Its organizational structure, and the benefits of membership are stated, along with a business directory, investment schedule, and guide to area attractions, events, and business opportunities.
http://www.jacksonmn.com/
Jackson County Central School District
Headquartered in Jackson, the county seat, the public school system offers a PK-12th grade curriculum through Jackson County Central High School, Jackson County Central Middle School, Pleasantview Elementary School, and Riverside Elementary School, each of which are highlighted here.
http://www.jccschools.com/
Offering local and regional news and sports stories, weather reports and forecasts, and reports on community and school events are featured, specializing on Jackson, Lakefield, Okabena, Round Lake, Sherburn, Trimont, and Wilder, Minnesota. Classified and advertising information are included, and readers may subscribe online.
http://www.jacksoncountypilot.com/
Jackson County was organized in 1857, and the City of Jackson was designated the county seat. The official county web site features a history and profile of the county, and introduces the county commissioners, meeting schedules and minutes, ordinances, reports, and public notices.
http://www.co.jackson.mn.us/
Specializing in family and cosmetic dentistry, the dental office is situated on 2nd Street in Jackson, Minnesota. Directions, office hours, contacts, and appointment policies are specified, and an introduction to the dentist is put forth, with an overview of the practice, photographs, and a promotional video.
http://www.roggowdental.com/
The city of Jackson, Minnesota is promoted here, including a history and profile of the community and an introduction to the town’s museum and historical places, a calendar of events, photo gallery, and a guide to local health care facilities, schools, churches, civic organizations, and attractions.
http://www.targetjackson.com/
