Jackson County, Kansas Genealogy

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County Courthouse
Jackson County; 400 New York Ave; Holton, KS 66436; Ph. 785.364.2891 Details: (Formerly Calhoun Co. Name changed to Jackson 11 Feb 1859) (Co Clk has b &amp; d rec 1903-1911; Pro Judge has m rec from 1867, pro rec from 1857 &amp; ct rec from 1900; Clk Dis Ct has div rec; Reg of Deeds has land rec from 1858)

History


The county is named after President Andrew Jackson (1767-1845).

Parent County
1855--Jackson County was created 30 August 1855 as an original county. County seat: Holton

Indian Reservation
The Potawatomi Indian Reservation is located within the boundaries of Jackson County.

Neighboring Counties

 * Atchison
 * Brown
 * Jefferson
 * Nemaha
 * Pottawatomie
 * Shawnee

Family History Centers

 * Introduction to LDS Family History Centers

Websites

 * USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
 * Jackson County, Kansas Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
 * Jackson County, Kansas Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)