Jackson County, Illinois, United States

Overview of Jackson County

• Name:
  Jackson County
• Place Type:
  County
• Located In:
  Illinois, United States
  
• History (GNIS):
  Established 10 January 1816
• County Seat:
  Murphysboro (Murphysboro Township)
• Coordinates:
  Latitude:37.766717537° 46' 00.2"N

  Longitude:-89.350089589° 21' 00.3"W
• Population:
  61,067
• Elevation:
  125 m
• Surrounding Counties:
  • Franklin NE
  • Williamson E
  • Union S
  • Cape Girardeau (Missouri) SW
  • Perry (Missouri) W
  • Randolph NW
  • Perry N
• Histopolis Place ID:
  124827897
• Updated May 6, 2020