Jackson is an

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Beaverhead County Beaverhead County is the largest county by area in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,371. Its county seat is Dillon. The county was founded in 1865. Much of the perimeter of the county is the Continental Di ...

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, United States. Jackson has a

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with a ZIP code 59736. As of the 2020 census, Jackson had a population of 36.

History

The post office opened on August 1, 1896. The town is named after the first postmaster, Anton H. Jackson.

Geography

Jackson lies on Montana Secondary Highway 278, south of

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and northwest of

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. Hot springs are just east of the town. Warm Springs Creek flows nearby.

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is to the east and Bannack State Park is to the south.

Demographics

Education

Jackson provides elementary education. High school is at

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References

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