Jackson County, Alabama
Tucked into the northeastern corner of Alabama, Jackson County features a diverse landscape that ranges from fertile valleys to rugged mountain terrain. It shares borders with Tennessee to the north and Georgia to the east, giving it a unique position at a regional crossroads.
The area is known for its natural beauty. The Tennessee River winds through the county, while the Walls of Jericho—often called the “Grand Canyon of the South”—stand out as a major outdoor attraction.
Scottsboro, the county seat, is best known for the Unclaimed Baggage Center, where lost luggage from travelers is resold and repurposed. Jackson County has a population of roughly 52,000 residents.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Jackson County |
| County Seat | Jackson County |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Scottsboro, Bridgeport, Stevenson, Hollywood, Pisgah, Section, Dutton, Skyline, Paint Rock, Woodville, Hytop, Langston, Pleasant Groves |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 72, U.S. Highway 72 Alternate, State Route 35, State Route 40, State Route 65, State Route 117 |
| Etymology | Named after Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States |
| FIPS Code | 01-071 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,127 square miles (Land: 1,078 sq mi, Water: 49 sq mi) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Alabama |
| Coordinates | 34.7327° N, 85.9693° W |
| Major Landmarks | Russell Cave National Monument, Scottsboro Boys Museum, Walls of Jericho, Cathedral Caverns State Park, Goose Pond Colony Resort |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Marion County, Tennessee (Northeast), Dade County, Georgia (East), DeKalb County (Southeast), Marshall County (Southwest), Madison County (West), Franklin County, Tennessee (Northwest) |
| Population | Approximately 52,000 |
