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Ohio Counties
There is eighty-eight counties in the state of Ohio. Washington County the oldest in the state established on July 27, 1788. Noble County was formed on March 11, 1851 from portions of Guernsey, Morgan, Monroe and Washington counties. It was the last county to be formed in Ohio and, therefore, represents the youngest county in the state.Jackson County, Ohio
Jackson County Education, Geography, and History
Jackson County is a county located in the state of Ohio. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 33,225. Its county seat is Jackson.
The county is named for Andrew Jackson, a hero of the War of 1812 who was subsequently elected President of the United States. It is known as
"The Little Wales of Ohio."
Jackson County comprises the Jackson, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Etymology - Origin of Jackson County Name
Residents named the county in honor of Andrew Jackson, a hero of the War of 1812. Jackson also eventually became president of the United States.
Demographics:
County QuickFacts: CensusBureau Quick Facts
Jackson County History
On January 12, 1816, the Ohio government authorized the creation of Jackson County. Residents named the county in honor of Andrew Jackson, a hero of the War of 1812. Jackson also eventually became president of the United States. Most of Jackson County's early residents were Welsh migrants.
Jackson County is located in southeastern Ohio. It is predominantly rural, with less than two percent of the county's 420 square miles consisting of urban areas. The county seat is Jackson. With a population of 6,184 people, Jackson was the county's largest community in 2000. Unlike many of Ohio's
more rural counties, Jackson County experienced a significant increase in population- roughly eight percent- between 1990 and 2000, raising the total number of residents to 32,641 people. The county averages almost seventy-eight people per square mile.
The largest employers in Jackson County are manufacturing businesses, with retail positions and farming almost tied for a distant second. The county is best known for its abundant apple orchards and hosts an apple festival every year. During the early to mid-nineteenth century, county residents
earned money through coal mining, iron production, and salt processing. In 1999, the per capita income in the county was 18,628 dollars, with 16.4 percent of the people living in poverty.
Most voters in Jackson County claim to be independents, yet in recent years, they have supported Republican Party candidates at the national level. Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes was born in Jackson County.
Sources
Jackson County, Ohio History Central, July 24, 2008,
http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=1949&nm=Jackson-County
Geography: Land and Water
As reported by the Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 422 square miles (1,090 km2), of which 420 square miles (1,100 km2) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2) (0.3%) is water.
Neighboring Counties
Bordering counties are as follows:
- Vinton County (north)
- Gallia County (east)
- Lawrence County (south)
- Scioto County (southwest)
- Pike County (west)
- Ross County (northwest)
Education
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