Jackson Essential Info
Overview
Jackson is the capital of the state of Mississippi. In the 2010 census, the city reported a population of 173,514, with the metropolitan area's population at 576,382.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Oct-May
Current Time
Current Weather
68 °F
Mostly Clear
Fun Facts
- Jackson was named after General Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States.
- Jackson is one of only four cities of the world sanctioned by The International Theater-Dance Committee to host the International Ballet Competition.
- Pine Sol was invented in 1929 by Jackson native Harry A. Cole, Sr.
- Dr. James D. Hardy performed the world’s first human lung transplant at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson on June 11, 1963.
Popular Foods
- Choctaw County Cheese-Steak French Toast Sandwich