Jackson County Map, Texas
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Jackson County, Texas
Jackson County sits on the coastal plains of Texas, not far from Victoria. Edna is the county seat. Rice farming and cattle ranching are important here.
The county has a stretch of Gulf Coast shoreline. Hurricanes are always a concern. Lavaca Bay is popular for fishing and birding. You’ll see a lot of live oaks draped with Spanish moss.
The county’s been around since 1836, back in the Republic of Texas days. The county fair is a big deal every year. It’s where the coastal prairie meets the Gulf.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Jackson County |
| County Seat | Edna |
| Population | Approximately 15,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Edna, Ganado, La Ward, Lolita |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 59, State Highway 111, State Highway 172 |
| FIPS Code | 48-239 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 857 square miles (829 sq mi land, 28 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Colorado County (North), Wharton County (Northeast), Matagorda County (Southeast), Calhoun County (South), Victoria County (Southwest), Lavaca County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Texas |
| Coordinates | 28°57’N, 96°35’W |
| Etymology | Named after Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | Lake Texana State Park, Brackenridge Recreation Complex, Texana Museum |
| Website | Jackson County Website |
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