Jackson County Map, Indiana
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Jackson County, Indiana
Jackson County is in the southern part of the state. Seymour, the county seat, is known as the hometown of rocker John Mellencamp.
The county is home to the Starve-Hollow State Recreation Area, which has a lake and 280 acres of wooded forest. The Medora Covered Bridge is a local landmark, one of the longest of its kind in the country.
Freeman Field is a former WWII airbase here. It now hosts a museum. Jackson County’s mix of nature and history makes it a great spot to slow down and enjoy life.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Jackson County |
| County Seat | Brownstown |
| Population | 46,000 (estimated) |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Seymour, Brownstown, Crothersville, Medora, Freetown, Vallonia, Kurtz, Tampico |
| Interstates and Highways | I-65, US-50, US-31, IN-11, IN-39, IN-58, IN-135 |
| FIPS Code | 18-071 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 514 square miles (Land: 509 sq mi, Water: 5 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Brown County (Northwest), Bartholomew County (Northeast), Jennings County (East), Scott County (Southeast), Washington County (South), Lawrence County (West), Monroe County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Indiana |
| Coordinates | 38.8768° N, 86.0392° W |
| Etymology | Named after Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, Freeman Army Airfield Museum, Jackson-Washington State Forest, Starve Hollow State Recreation Area |
| Website | Jackson County Website |
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