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Delve into Jackson in United States
Jackson in the region of Louisiana with its 3,842 residents is a city in United States - some 976 mi or ( 1571 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital .
Current time in Jackson is now 10:26 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " America/Chicago " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Mobile, Little Rock, Alexandria, Baton Rouge, and Carney. While being here, make sure to check out Mobile . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Jackson ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Centenary College of Louisiana at Jackson
The original campus of Centenary College of Louisiana is located in Jackson, Louisiana. It is operated and preserved as a museum by the Louisiana Office of State Parks as the Centenary State Historic Site, offering educational interpretive programs and guided tours.
Located at 30.84 -91.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Dixon Correctional Institute
Dixon Correctional Institute (DCI) is a prison facility in Jackson, Louisiana. DCI, a facility of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, is approximately 30 miles from Baton Rouge. Dixon is located about 34 miles from the Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola). The housing of the warden of Dixon is in a pastoral setting by a lake.
Located at 30.81 -91.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Jackson, Louisiana
Jackson is a town in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 4,130 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Located at 30.87 -91.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
Feliciana Parish is a former parish of Louisiana, formed in 1810 from West Florida territory. It was divided in 1824 into East Feliciana Parish and West Feliciana Parish. Feliciana is a Spanish word meaning Happy Land. It originated in 1775 and was named by Spanish Governor Galvez. The town of Jackson was founded in 1815 as the Seat of Justice for Feliciana Parish before the parish was divided into East and West. The town also served as a land office and as a center for learning and culture.
Located at 30.87 -91.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Gurley, Louisiana
Gurley is an unincorporated community in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States, along on Louisiana Highway 963. Gurley is located ten miles from the state of Mississippi.
Located at 30.87 -91.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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