About Jackson Alabama

Who We Are

The City of Jackson, Alabama was founded in 1816 and is named after President Andrew Jackson. Former names for the city include “Pine Level” and “Republicville”

And while Jackson’s rich heritage and small-town charm have been preserved, the city has also grown by leaps and bounds over the past 202 years. Built initially as a “Timber town”, Jackson is now home to many types of industry and commercial development.

 Jackson is a city with heart and a vision for tomorrow.

The City of Jackson is located on the banks of the Tombigbee River, making us a great location for industry. 

We also have people that know how to work hard and that love their city. If you want to locate somewhere that feels like going home, Jackson Alabama is the place for you.

The staff at the Jackson City Hall is second to none. Everyone brings a level of professionalism while demonstrating a carrying attitude for the people they serve. 

They have all done their jobs so well for so many years and their experience shows. If you need anything please feel free to contact us and we will be glad to help all we can.

Jackson is the largest city in Clarke County, nestled among the pine trees of southwest Alabama about an hour’s drive from Mobile. It was founded in 1816 and named after the seventh president of the United States, Andrew Jackson. The people who live here are proud of the community they’ve developed.

“I could have moved anywhere in the world, but I picked Jackson,” said Jackson Mayor Paul South.

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