Jackson, GA Road Trips
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Trip Routes
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Longest Drive
144.6 mi
Albany, GA
Quickest Drive
2h 48m
Albany, GA
Plan Around Jackson, GA
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Jackson, GA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,648
Median Income
$44,508
Median Home Value
$163,300
Median Age
33.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Jackson, GA at a Glance
Founded
1826
Elevation
705 ft
Area
6 mi²
Notable People from Jackson, GA
A sampling of people born in Jackson, GA.
Mac Collins
1944–2018
American politician (1944–2018)
Mike Collins
1967
American politician (born 1967)
Douglass Watson
1921–1989
American actor (1921-1989)
Burt Jones
1979
American politician (born 1979)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Jackson, GA.
Butts County Courthouse
county courthouse in Jackson, United States of America
City data from Wikidata (Q2184242), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Jackson, GA
Jackson is the seat of Butts County in the Classic Heartland of Georgia.
Settled in 1826, Jackson was a casualty of General William T. Sherman's March To The Sea campaign during the Civil War, as anyone who has seen some embers could probably understand. But then it got a boost when the railroads arrived after the war, and now is within striking distance of Atlanta for long-haul commuters. Jackson also happens to be where Georgia's maximum security and death row part of its penal system is located, but, that aside, it has some exemplary parks nearby.
1 Indian Springs State Park, 678 Lake Clark Rd, Flovilla, ☏ +1 770 504-2277. Daily 7AM-10PM. A founding state park in the Georgia state park system and thought to be one of the nation's oldest, with springs that one can still sample and a tranquil lake and creek setting. (updated Nov 2021) 2 Dauset Trails Nature Center, 360 Mount Vernon Church Rd, 101 Whistle Pig Way, Jackson, ☏ +1 770 775-6798. Tu-Su 9AM-5PM. A nature center that is an amalgamation of trails through hardwoods and non-releasable animals on exhibit and in the wild. Free. (updated Nov 2021) 3 High Falls State Park, 76 High Falls Park Dr, Jackson, ☏ +1 478 993-3053. Daily 7AM-10PM. A popular state park with a picturesque cascade and the ruins of a formal industrial center. (updated Nov 2021)
1 Hunter's Cafe, 310 Macon Ave, ☏ +1 770 504-9111. M-Sa 6AM-2PM, Su 10:30AM-3PM. A real down-home locals type of place. (updated Nov 2021)
The best option would likely be to stay in a tent or yurt or cabin at one of the above state parks. For those more geared to motel stays, there are a couple of basic ones in Jackson. 1 Days Inn by Wyndham Jackson, 625 E 3rd St, ☏ +1 770 927-7976. Outdoor pool and breakfast provided. (updated Nov 2021)
Jackson is about 12 miles to the east of the I-75 corridor and is connected to that via US Route 23.
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