Jackson County, Texas
Jackson County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census its population was 14,988. Its county seat is Edna. The county was created in 1835 as a municipality in Mexico and in 1836 was organized as a county (of the Republic of Texas). It is named for Andrew Jackson, President of the United States from 1829 to 1837.
Jackson County | |
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The Jackson County Courthouse in Edna | |
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Location within the U.S. state of Texas | |
Texas's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 28°56′N 96°35′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Founded | 1836 |
| Named for | Andrew Jackson |
| Seat | Edna |
| Largest city | Edna |
| Area | |
| • Total | 857 sq mi (2,220 km2) |
| • Land | 829 sq mi (2,150 km2) |
| • Water | 27 sq mi (70 km2) 3.2% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 14,988 |
| • Density | 17/sq mi (6.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 27th |
| Website | www |
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