Jackson is a city in the south central area of the U.S. state of Michigan, about 40 miles west of Ann Arbor and 35 miles south of Lansing. It is the county seat of Jackson County. Founded in 1829, it was named after President Andrew Jackson. By the late 19th century, it had developed as a railroad hub and was known as the crossroads of Michigan. By 1910 it had strong manufacturing of a variety of automobiles and parts and was also a center of corset manufacturing into the 1920s. Jackson is one of the birthplaces of the Republican Party. The first official meeting of the group that called itself “Republican” was held in Jackson on July 6, 1854. In 1914, George Todoroff founded the first “Coney Island restaurant” and created his famous Coney Island hot dog topping.
Welcome to Downtown Jackson
Virginia Coney Island
The historic Amtrak station
It opened in 1841
“Welcome to Jackson” painting
It is the oldest continually-operating Amtrak station
Schedule of Trains
We happened to be there when a train arrived…
Jackson Amtrak station
Consumers Energy headquarters
Jackson Coney Island
It is known as the Birthplace of the Coney Island hot dog
Two coney dogs and fries
“We do not have Wi-Fi, talk to each other”
Outside Jackson Coney Island
The Grand River flows through the city
U.S. Post Office in Jackson
A look down W. Michigan Ave.
“Summer Night Tree” by Louise Nevelson
The Michigan Theater in Jackson, MI
Upcoming shows
The Jackson Citizen-Patriot newspaper
One of several Birthplaces of the Republican Party
The area is known as “Under the Oaks”
Historical sign
The first statewide convention was held here
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo
Beffel’s Lighting
Miller’s Shoes
Jackson City Hall
JTV: Jackson Television
For more information about Jackson, visit the Jackson County Visitors Bureau (DBA Experience Jackson) website at http://www.experiencejackson.com/
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