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Jackson County, Oklahoma
County in Oklahoma, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jackson County is a county located in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2020 census, the population was 24,785.[1] Its county seat is Altus.[2] According to the Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, the county was named for two historical figures: President Andrew Jackson and Confederate General Stonewall Jackson.[3] One source states that the county was named only for the former president,[4] while an earlier source states it was named only for General Stonewall Jackson.[5]
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Jackson County | |
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![]() Jackson County Courthouse in Altus | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Oklahoma | |
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Coordinates: 34°35′N 99°25′W | |
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Founded | 1907 |
Named for | Stonewall Jackson |
Seat | Altus |
Largest city | Altus |
Area | |
• Total | 804 sq mi (2,080 km2) |
• Land | 803 sq mi (2,080 km2) |
• Water | 1.6 sq mi (4 km2) 0.2% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 24,785 |
• Density | 31/sq mi (12/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 3rd |
Website | jackson |
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Jackson County comprises the Altus, OK micropolitan statistical area.