Jackson River (Virginia)
The Jackson River is a major tributary of the James River in the U.S. state of Virginia, flowing 96.4 miles (155.1 km). The James River is formed by the confluence of the Jackson River and the Cowpasture River.
| Jackson River Jacksons River, Jackson's River | |
|---|---|
Location of the mouth of the Jackson River in Virginia | |
| Etymology | William Jackson, the first settler on the river. |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Alleghany County, Botetourt County, Bath County, Highland County |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Appalachian Mountains, Highland County, Virginia |
| • coordinates | 38°26′7″N 79°38′35″W |
| Mouth | James River |
• location | Alleghany County, Virginia |
• coordinates | 37°47′3″N 79°46′33″W |
| Length | 96 mi (154 km) |
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