• In the early 20th century, Jackson had its largest rates of growth but ranked second to Meridian in Mississippi.
  • Welcome to the City of Jackson, Mississippi official website.
  • Founding and Early Days: Jackson’s story begins in 1821 when it was established as the state capital of Mississippi, replacing Natchez.
  • Jackson’s oldest building, the Old Capitol is home to a museum exploring the history of the site when it was the seat of Mississippi government from 1839 to 1903.
  • Midtown is a diverse, up-and-coming neighborhood located just north of downtown Jackson, adjacent to Millsaps College and Baptist Hospital and two...
  • Mississippi College (1826) is in nearby Clinton. Also located in Jackson are the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.
  • Things to Do in Jackson, Mississippi: See Tripadvisor's 20,885 traveler reviews and photos of Jackson tourist attractions.
  • Jackson, Mississippi, skyline with flooding Pearl River in the foreground. Jackson is primarily nestled in the northeastern portion of Hinds County, with small...
  • Visit the Old Capitol Museum, the Museum of Art, the Museum of Natural Science, the Zoo, the Mississippi Children’s Museum and more.
  • Jackson flag Nicknamed the Crossroads of the South, Jackson serves as the state capital for Mississippi and is America’s 26th-most highly populated state capital...