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History of Jackson County MichiganSelect a City, Town, Village or Township: Our database does not include an historic photo for Jackson County Michigan, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Local History Notes:The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: JACKSON, a county in the S. central part of Michigan, contains about 720 square miles. It is drained by the head streams of the Grand, Kalamazoo, and Raisin rivers. The surface is undulating, and the soil is a rich sandy loam. The greater part of the county was occupied by dense forests, and by "oak openings," or plains which are covered with a sparse growth of oak and hickory, and free from underbrush. Wheat, Indian corn, oats, hay, potatoes, wool, and pork are the staples. In 1850 the county produced 486,616 bushels of wheat; 270,112 of corn; 178,834 of oats; 168,516 of potatoes; 28,464 tons of hay, and 143,876 pounds of wool. The above quantities of potatoes was the greatest raised in any county of the state. It contained 22 churches and 2 newspaper offices. Limestone and sandstone are abundant, and stone coal and iron are found in the county. The streams furnish abundant waterpower. The Central railroad connects the county with Detroit and Lake Michigan. Capital, Jackson; Pop., 19,481. Local History and Genealogy Links: |
Michigan Facts: Jackson County Facts: Seat: JacksonEstablished: 29 Oct 1829 Formed from: Washtenaw
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