Jackson County is located in the
Commonwealth
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of
Kentucky
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. As of the 2021 census estimation, the population was 12,984.
Its
county seat
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is
McKee.
The county was formed in 1858 from land given by Madison, Estill, Owsley, Clay, Laurel, and Rockcastle counties. It was named for
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson (March 15, 1767 – June 8, 1845) was an American lawyer, planter, general, and statesman who served as the seventh president of the United States from 1829 to 1837. Before being elected to the presidency, he gained fame as ...
, seventh
President of the United States
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. Jackson County became a
moist county
In the United States, a moist county is a county in between a "dry county" (in which the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited) and a " wet county" (in which alcohol is sold). The term is typically used for any county that allows alcohol t ...
via a "
local-option" referendum in the Fall of 2019 that made the sale of alcoholic beverages in the county seat,
McKee, legal.
One fourth of Jackson County is within the
Daniel Boone National Forest
The Daniel Boone National Forest (originally the Cumberland National Forest) is a national forest in Kentucky. Established in 1937, it includes of federally owned land within a proclamation boundary. The name of the forest was changed in 1966 ...
(56,000 acres), making it representative of
eastern Kentucky's unique
Appalachian topography, wildlife, and heritage. The county is home to many attractions and recreation spots such as Flat Lick Falls, public national forest campgrounds Turkey Foot and S-Tree, and the centermost trailhead (located in the county seat,
McKee) of the historic
Sheltowee Trace.
Jackson County is the birthplace of the
Grand Ole Opry
The ''Grand Ole Opry'' is a weekly American country music stage concert in Nashville, Tennessee, founded on November 28, 1925, by George D. Hay as a one-hour radio "barn dance" on WSM. Currently owned and operated by Opry Entertainment (a divis ...
star
David "Stringbean" Akeman
David Akeman (June 17, 1915 – November 10, 1973) better known as Stringbean (or String Bean), was an American singer-songwriter, musician, comedian, and semiprofessional baseball player best known for his role as a main cast member on the hi ...
, and the site of the annually reenacted Battle of Big Hill, the
Civil War
A civil war or intrastate war is a war between organized groups within the same state (or country).
The aim of one side may be to take control of the country or a region, to achieve independence for a region, or to change government policies ...
skirmish that led to the
Battle of Richmond
The Battle of Richmond, Kentucky, fought August 29–30, 1862, was one of the most complete Confederate victories in the war by Major General Edmund Kirby Smith against Union major general William "Bull" Nelson's forces, which were defending th ...
in
Madison County.
Outdoor recreation
National recreation areas
The S-Tree campground sits on a ridge above Horse Lick Creek near
McKee in Jackson County. A small picnic area features a historic picnic shelter that was constructed in the 1930s by the
Civilian Conservation Corps
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a voluntary government work relief program that ran from 1933 to 1942 in the United States for unemployed, unmarried men ages 18–25 and eventually expanded to ages 17–28. The CCC was a major part of ...
. The campground receives heavy weekend use from off-highway vehicle users who ride the adjacent
Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail and the Renfro Loop Trail. These trails may be accessed from the campground.
The Turkey Foot campground is nestled along the banks of War Fork Creek in Jackson County. The creek is stocked with trout throughout the year. All of the campsites are wooded. A playfield with a
horseshoe pit is located at the end of camping sites alongside the creek. Trails include the Turkey Foot Loop Trail and the
Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail.
Flat Lick Falls is tucked into the hills of southern Jackson County and consists of recreational facilities which include primitive camping, picnic shelters, and restrooms. The park features 86.09 acres of wooded land, cliffs and Flat Lick Creek running through the middle of the park with a 28-foot water fall emptying into a large pool at the bottom of the falls. The creek flows into the Laurel Fork Creek. The falls can be viewed up close via the meandering paths along the cliff line including a paved path leading to a wheelchair accessible viewing platform.
Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail is over 300 miles of National Recreation Trail, established in 1979, in the Appalachian region of the Eastern U.S., and reaches from northern Rowan County, Kentucky to the Leather Wood Trail Head in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area just across the Tennessee border. The Trail runs mostly through the Daniel Boone National Forest, and is named for the Shawnee word for “Big Turtle”, which was the name given to Daniel Boone in 1779 when he was adopted as the son of the great warrior chief Blackfish. Jackson County encompasses approximately 35 miles of the Sheltowee Trace, which is open to hiking, horseback riding, and mountain bikes. Some sections also allow all-terrain vehicles.
Public parks
* Bond Memorial Park
* Jack Gabbard Park
* McKee City Park
* Gray Hawk Community Park
* Sand Gap Community Park
* Worthington Park
* Jackson Energy Farm/Recreational Fields
Lakes and reservoirs
* Beulah Lake
* Owsley Fork Reservoir
* McKee Reservoir
National protected areas
*
Daniel Boone National Forest
The Daniel Boone National Forest (originally the Cumberland National Forest) is a national forest in Kentucky. Established in 1937, it includes of federally owned land within a proclamation boundary. The name of the forest was changed in 1966 ...
(part)
* Mill Creek Wildlife Management Area
Geography
Jackson County is located on the edge of the
Cumberland Plateau
The Cumberland Plateau is the southern part of the Appalachian Plateau in the Appalachian Mountains of the United States. It includes much of eastern Kentucky and Tennessee, and portions of northern Alabama and northwest Georgia. The terms "Alle ...
and
Eastern Kentucky Coalfields region of Kentucky, adjacent to the
Kentucky Bluegrass region. Because of this, the county's motto is "where the mountains and the bluegrass blend." The elevation of the county ranges from 600 ft. to 1600 ft. above sea level. The Middle Fork of the
Rockcastle River
The Rockcastle River is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map accessed June 8, 2011 river primarily in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States. It is a tributary of the Cumberland Ri ...
originates in southern Jackson County.
Karst landscapes can also be found in the northern part of the county, creating notable caves such as Wind Cave near Turkey Foot campground.
Major routes
*
US Route 421
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*
KY Route 30
*
KY Route 290
*
KY Route 3630 (Old KY Route 30)
US Route 421
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serves as the county's north–south corridor, connecting it to
Madison County, the cities of
Richmond
Richmond most often refers to:
* Richmond, Virginia, the capital of Virginia, United States
* Richmond, London, a part of London
* Richmond, North Yorkshire, a town in England
* Richmond, British Columbia, a city in Canada
* Richmond, California, ...
and
Berea , and
I-75
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to the north. While it connects the county to
Clay County Clay County is the name of 18 counties in the United States. Most are named for Henry Clay, U.S. Senator and statesman:
* Clay County, Alabama
* Clay County, Arkansas (named for John Clayton, and originally named Clayton County)
* Clay County, Fl ...
, the city of
Manchester
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, and the
Hal Rogers Parkway
The Hal Rogers Parkway, formerly named the Daniel Boone Parkway, connects Somerset and Hazard in southeastern Kentucky. This toll road opened in November 1971, and the tolls were removed June 1, 2003. The original extent of the highway was t ...
to the south. This route also connects the communities of Sandgap, McKee and Tyner within the county.
KY Route 30 is a newly constructed highway that serves as the main east–west corridor, passing through the southern part of the county, through the communities of
Annville and
Tyner. It is referred to as the
Interstate 75
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-
Mountain Parkway
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connector. It connects the county to both of these major freeways as well as to the cities of
London
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(
Laurel County),
Booneville (
Owsley County), and
Beattyville (
Lee County).
KY Route 290 connects
US Route 421
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in
McKee to
KY Route 3630 in
Annville.
Adjacent counties
*
Estill County (north)
*
Lee County (northeast)
*
Owsley County (east)
*
Clay County Clay County is the name of 18 counties in the United States. Most are named for Henry Clay, U.S. Senator and statesman:
* Clay County, Alabama
* Clay County, Arkansas (named for John Clayton, and originally named Clayton County)
* Clay County, Fl ...
(southeast)
*
Laurel County (southwest)
*
Rockcastle County (west)
*
Madison County (northwest)
Events
Jackson County Fair & Homecoming
This event is held annually on the Friday and Saturday before Labor Day. Activities include a show, craft exhibits, musical entertainment, clogging, vendors, food trucks, and a parade.
Sheltowee Trace Artisans Fair
Local and guest artisans from across the state and beyond come to teach, demonstrate, and sell their crafts at this event, which is held during the first weekend in May.
Battle of Big Hill Reenactment
The reenactment takes place the third weekend of August at the Jackson Energy Farm on HWY 290, about 6 miles south of McKee. A family-friendly outdoor event, reenactments generally take place over two days, and consist of games, historical speakers, a ladies and gentlemen's tea, food, and music before the actual battle. After dark, couples can follow the cues of the square dancing caller at the Civil War Ball, featuring local musicians playing songs from the era.
Stringbean Music Festival
Most people remember David "Stringbean" Akemon from the old television show "Hee-Haw" but folks in Jackson County knew him as brother, uncle, and friend. Although a famous performer, "Stringbean" returned often to his home in Jackson County. In June 1996, Porter Wagoner, Grandpa & Ramona Jones, Mac Wiseman and a host of other entertainers and friends gathered to unveil a larger than life statue of Stringbean, and established a memorial in his honor. Since then, the festive has grown tremendously. Today, two festivals are held - one in June and one in October - and both feature nationally known bluegrass music performers, as well as mountain arts and crafts.
Economy
The Jackson County Industrial Development Authority (JCIDA) assists with economic development efforts in the county. The authority manages 3 industrial parks in the county which include the Jackson County Regional Industrial Park in
Annville, the
McKee Industrial Park in
McKee, and the Northern Jackson County Industrial Park in
Sandgap.
Major employers in Jackson County include:
* Jackson County Public Schools
* People's Rural Telephone Cooperative (PRTC)
* Jackson Energy Cooperative
* Bear Precision Coatings
* DTS Industries
* JC Tech Industries
* The Allen Company (Clover Bottom Limestone Quarry)
* Phillips Diversified Manufacturing
* Senture
* Teleworks USA
Utilities
Jackson County is served by
Jackson Energy, which is based in the
City of McKee, and serves Jackson County and surrounding counties such as
Lee County,
Owsley County,
Clay County Clay County is the name of 18 counties in the United States. Most are named for Henry Clay, U.S. Senator and statesman:
* Clay County, Alabama
* Clay County, Arkansas (named for John Clayton, and originally named Clayton County)
* Clay County, Fl ...
,
Laurel County,
Rockcastle County, and
Madison County. Jackson County,
Owsley County, and
Clay County Clay County is the name of 18 counties in the United States. Most are named for Henry Clay, U.S. Senator and statesman:
* Clay County, Alabama
* Clay County, Arkansas (named for John Clayton, and originally named Clayton County)
* Clay County, Fl ...
are served by Peoples Rural Telephone Cooperative, also based in the
City of McKee. Water is provided by the Jackson County Water Association and garbage pickup is provided by Woods Sanitation. Residents within the
City of McKee are served by McKee Water and Sewer.
Healthcare
Jackson County does not have a hospital. Nearby facilities include Saint Joseph Hospital (
Berea), Baptist Health Hospital (
Richmond
Richmond most often refers to:
* Richmond, Virginia, the capital of Virginia, United States
* Richmond, London, a part of London
* Richmond, North Yorkshire, a town in England
* Richmond, British Columbia, a city in Canada
* Richmond, California, ...
), Advent Health (
Manchester
Manchester () is a city in Greater Manchester, England. It had a population of 552,000 in 2021. It is bordered by the Cheshire Plain to the south, the Pennines to the north and east, and the neighbouring city of Salford to the west. The t ...
), Saint Joseph Hospital (
London
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) and, Rockcastle Regional Hospital. (
Mt. Vernon)
Emergency medical services for Jackson County are provided by the Jackson County Ambulance Service. Jackson County does have a few primary care facilities which include the White House Clinic, McKee Medical Clinic, Advent Health Clinic, and Annville Medical Clinic.
Demographics
As of the 2020 census
there were 12,955 people and 5,417 households in the county. The population density was . There were 5,978 housing units. The racial makeup of the county was 97.5%
White
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, 0.4%
Black
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or
African American
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, 0.3%
Native American, 0.2%
Asian
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* Items from or related to the continent of Asia:
** Asian people, people in or descending from Asia
** Asian culture, the culture of the people from Asia
** Asian cuisine, food based on the style of food of the people from Asi ...
, 0%
Pacific Islander
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, 0.8% from two or more races, and 0.9%
Hispanic
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The term commonly applies to countries with a cultural and historical link to Spain and to Vic ...
or
Latino
Latino or Latinos most often refers to:
* Latino (demonym), a term used in the United States for people with cultural ties to Latin America
* Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States
* The people or cultures of Latin America;
** Latin A ...
of any race.
23.3% of the population are under the age of 18 and 18% of the population are 65 years of age or older. There are 529 veterans residing within the county.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,515. The per capita income for the county was $17,573. About 24% of the population are below the poverty line.
The median value for housing units is $83,100 and the average rent is $526 a month.
72.1% of the population has a high school education or higher. 10.2% of the population has a bachelor's degree or higher. 78.8% of households have a computer and 70.7% have a broadband internet subscription.
Communities
Cities
*
McKee (county seat)
Census-designated places
*
Annville (largest community)
Unincorporated places
*
Gray Hawk
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*
Sand Gap
*
Tyner
Politics
National politics
In presidential elections, Jackson County has voted
Republican
Republican can refer to:
Political ideology
* An advocate of a republic, a type of government that is not a monarchy or dictatorship, and is usually associated with the rule of law.
** Republicanism, the ideology in support of republics or agains ...
since
the Civil War and has never voted
Democratic. Lyndon Johnson
Lyndon Baines Johnson (; August 27, 1908January 22, 1973), often referred to by his initials LBJ, was an American politician who served as the 36th president of the United States from 1963 to 1969. He had previously served as the 37th vice ...
in 1964 and
Bill Clinton
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in 1996 are the only
Democratic candidates to ever win as much as 20% of the county's vote. The only time Jackson County has not voted for the
Republican Party was in its first election of 1860 when the county went to
Constitutional Unionist John Bell, and in 1912 when the
Republican Party was split and
third party
Third party may refer to:
Business
* Third-party source, a supplier company not owned by the buyer or seller
* Third-party beneficiary, a person who could sue on a contract, despite not being an active party
* Third-party insurance, such as a Veh ...
candidate
Theodore Roosevelt
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carried the county with 52 percent of the vote over
William Howard Taft
William Howard Taft (September 15, 1857March 8, 1930) was the 27th president of the United States (1909–1913) and the tenth chief justice of the United States (1921–1930), the only person to have held both offices. Taft was elected pr ...
with 34 percent.
Jackson County has a strong history of giving
Republican
Republican can refer to:
Political ideology
* An advocate of a republic, a type of government that is not a monarchy or dictatorship, and is usually associated with the rule of law.
** Republicanism, the ideology in support of republics or agains ...
candidates some of their highest winning percentages in the nation. This was the case in the 1928, 1948, 1960, 1976, 1988, and 1992 presidential elections.
In 1992 Jackson County, along with
Sioux County, Iowa
Sioux County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 35,872. Its county seat is Orange City. Its largest city is Sioux Center.
History
Sioux County was formed on January 15, 1851. It has been ...
, were the only two counties in the U.S to vote for
Republican
Republican can refer to:
Political ideology
* An advocate of a republic, a type of government that is not a monarchy or dictatorship, and is usually associated with the rule of law.
** Republicanism, the ideology in support of republics or agains ...
George H. W. Bush
George Herbert Walker BushSince around 2000, he has been usually called George H. W. Bush, Bush Senior, Bush 41 or Bush the Elder to distinguish him from his eldest son, George W. Bush, who served as the 43rd president from 2001 to 2009; pr ...
by over 70 percent in
his re-election campaign.
Additionally,
Republican
Republican can refer to:
Political ideology
* An advocate of a republic, a type of government that is not a monarchy or dictatorship, and is usually associated with the rule of law.
** Republicanism, the ideology in support of republics or agains ...
Alf Landon
Alfred Mossman Landon (September 9, 1887October 12, 1987) was an American oilman and politician who served as the 26th governor of Kansas from 1933 to 1937. A member of the Republican Party, he was the party's nominee in the 1936 presidential ...
, who lost 46 of 48 states, received over 89 percent of Jackson County's vote in 1936.
Local and state politics
Jackson County is part of
Kentucky's 5th Congressional District
Kentucky's 5th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Located in the heart of Appalachia in Southeastern Kentucky, the rural district is the second most impoverished district in the nation and, as of ...
, which is represented by Republican
Hal Rogers
Harold Dallas Rogers (born December 31, 1937) is an American lawyer and politician serving his 21st term as the U.S. representative for , having served since 1981. He is a member of the Republican Party. Upon Don Young's death in 2022, Rogers b ...
. In the
Kentucky House of Representatives
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, the county is in the 89th District and is represented by Republican
Timmy Truett
Timmy Truett (born December 1, 1977) is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 89th district. He assumed office on November 23, 2021.
Career
Outside of politics, Truett has wo ...
. In the
Kentucky Senate
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, the county is in the 21st District and is represented by Republican
Brandon Storm.
Prohibition
The entirety of Jackson County prohibited the sale of alcoholic beverages from the years 1937 until 2019 when the City of McKee held a vote during the 2019 General Election regarding the ability for the city to grant licenses to businesses for selling alcoholic beverages. The vote's results were 100 in favor of selling alcohol to 81, who were not.
Education
Public education
The county is served by Jackson County Public Schools which operates the following schools:
* McKee Elementary School
* Sand Gap Elementary School
* Tyner Elementary School
* Jackson County Middle School
*
Jackson County High School
* Jackson County Area Technology Center
Private education
* Annville Christian Academy (K-12)
Higher education
There are no higher education institutes within the county, but some nearby universities and colleges include:
*
Berea College
Berea College is a private liberal arts work college in Berea, Kentucky. Founded in 1855, Berea College was the first college in the Southern United States to be coeducational and racially integrated. Berea College charges no tuition; every adm ...
(
Berea Campus)
*
Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University (Eastern or EKU) is a public university in Richmond, Kentucky. As a regional comprehensive institution, EKU also maintains branch campuses in Corbin, Hazard, Lancaster, and Manchester and offers over 40 online un ...
(
Richmond
Richmond most often refers to:
* Richmond, Virginia, the capital of Virginia, United States
* Richmond, London, a part of London
* Richmond, North Yorkshire, a town in England
* Richmond, British Columbia, a city in Canada
* Richmond, California, ...
and
Manchester
Manchester () is a city in Greater Manchester, England. It had a population of 552,000 in 2021. It is bordered by the Cheshire Plain to the south, the Pennines to the north and east, and the neighbouring city of Salford to the west. The t ...
Campus)
*
Somerset Community College
Somerset Community College (SCC) is a public community college in Somerset, Kentucky. It is part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). The college offers academic, general education, and technical curricula leading to ...
(
London
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Campus)
Public library
Jackson County has a
lending library
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, the Jackson County Public Library, located in downtown
McKee.
Notable people
*
David "Stringbean" Akeman
David Akeman (June 17, 1915 – November 10, 1973) better known as Stringbean (or String Bean), was an American singer-songwriter, musician, comedian, and semiprofessional baseball player best known for his role as a main cast member on the hi ...
(1915-1973), country music star
*
Andrew N. Johnson (1876-1959), Prohibition Party nominee for vice president of the United States in 1944
*
Freddie Langdon (1922-1988), world champion fiddler
See also
*
Eastern Kentucky Coalfields Region
*
References
External links
Official Government Website of Jackson County, KentuckyOfficial Tourism Website of Jackson County, KentuckyOfficial Website of Jackson County Public SchoolsOfficial Website of Annville Christian Academy
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Kentucky counties
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1858 establishments in Kentucky
Populated places established in 1858