Jackson
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Fun FactsJackson
State: Mississippi
Country: United States
Jackson By the numbers:
Population: 184,256
Elevation: 294 feet
Average Annual Rainfall: 55.34 inches
Average Jan. Temperature: 45 degrees F
Average July Temperature: 81.4 degrees F
Quick Facts:
Major Tourist Destination: The Capital Building
Ethnic Mix: 28% Caucasian; 71% African-American; 1% Hispanic
Time Zone: GMT-6
Country Dialing Code: 1
Area Code: 601
Did You Know:
A French-Canadian trader by the name Louis LeFleur founded Jackson in 1821. For many years, Jackson was known as LeFleur's Bluff.
Orientation:
Jackson, Mississippi's state capital, is located in western Mississippi, not far from Louisiana and Arkansas.
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