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Jackson County
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Jackson County
,
Kentucky
,
United States
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Overview of Jackson County
Name:
Jackson County
Place Type:
County
Located In:
Kentucky
,
United States
Description (GNIS):
Located in east-central Kentucky, about 64 km (40 mi) southeast of Lexington; County Seat: McKee.
History (GNIS):
Established in 1858, named for Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), American General and 7th President of the United States from 1829-1837). (KY-T1/p151)
County Seat:
McKee
Coordinates:
Latitude:
37.4167531
37° 25' 00.3"
N
Longitude:
-84.0004836
84° 00' 01.7"
W
Population:
11,955
Elevation:
405 m
Surrounding Counties:
Estill
N
Lee
NE
Owsley
E
Clay
SE
Laurel
S
Rockcastle
W
Madison
NW
Histopolis Place ID:
412535748
Updated May 6, 2020