Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson is the capital of the U.S state of Mississippi. Founded in the year 1792, the city was named Parker'ville. After it was originally planned in April 1822, it received the name 'Jackson' in honor of Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States. It is one of the county seats of Hinds County besides Raymond. It is also regarded as the largest city of the Mississippi. It is now a regional trading center and distribution point.

Area & Location: Lies on the Pearl River, the city is located at 32º17'56? Latitude North and 90º11'05? Longitude West. It occupies a total area of 276.7 sq. km with 271.7 sq. km of land and 5.0 sq. km of water. The city has a population of 184,256 with a density of 678.2 per sq. km.

Tourist Attractions: Being the capital city, Jackson is home to a several museums and monuments that date back to the origin of the city.

Transportation: Jackson-Evers International Airport is the main airport that serves the city. Jackson Transit System that operates bus and Canadian National Railway that operate trains to and from the city link the city with other states. The Interstate highways, state highways, U.S highways and other roads constitute the wide network of roads in the city.

Hotels: Jackson hotels that offer all facilities to its guests are the favorite lounge of visitors reaching the city. Such hotels provide tailor-made reception to its guests that linger in their minds even after leaving these hotels. The famous hotels in the city are Hampton Inn and Suites Jackson Coliseum, Hampton Inn Jackson-North, Hilton Jackson, TownePlace Suites Jackson, La Quinta Jackson North, Courtyard Jackson, Best Western Executive Inn, Fairfield Inn Jackson, Comfort Inn Southwest, Residence Inn Jackson, Best Value Inn & Suites, Jameson Inn - Jackson, Super 8 Jackson South, Best Suites of America, Econo Lodge Jackson, Knights Inn Jackson and Scottish Inn Motel.

Places of Attraction: The city is a beautiful place having many recreational centers as well as historic sites. Eudora Welty House Museum, Manship House Museum, Medgar Evers Home Museum, Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum, Mississippi Museum of Art, Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum are the main museums in the city. Old Capitol Museum of Mississippi History, Governor's Mansion, Manship House Museum and The Oaks House Museum include the historic sites of the city. Mississippi State Fair, Crossroads Film Festival and Jubilee! Jam are the cultural events held every year in the city. This draws in thousands of tourists from all parts of the world.