Jackson
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Jackson
Locals say Tri-County Area
Rugged hills, warm hearts
Forest greenRiver blueEarthy brown
Welcome to the Tri-County Area, where the hills are steep and the people are friendly. Whether you're here for the apple orchards, the river, or just passing through, you'll find a sense of community that's hard to beat. Grab a bite at a local diner and say hello!
Clubs for Jackson
No clubs for Jackson yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Jackson. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Jackson. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Lake Hope State Park Features a lake, hiking trails, and the historic Hope Furnace.
- Jackson Lake State Park Popular for camping, boating, and fishing.
- The Ohio River Forms the southern border, great for boating and fishing.
- Meigs County Courthouse Historic 19th-century building in Pomeroy.
- Vinton County Courthouse Historic courthouse in McArthur.
- Outdoors Hiking at Lake Hope State Park
- Outdoors Fishing on the Ohio River
- With kids Visit Lake Hope State Park for a picnic and swim
- With kids Attend the county fairs
- Evenings Local taverns in Pomeroy and Jackson
- Evenings Community square dances at VFW halls
- Locals love Apple orchards
- Locals love Small-town diners
Through the year
- Jackson County Fair July July in Jackson
- Meigs County Fair August August in Pomeroy
- Vinton County Fair August August in McArthur
The Tri-County Area has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Best: Spring and fall are the best times to be out, with mild temperatures and colorful foliage.
Talk like a local
- “Holler”
- a small valley or hollow
- “Crick”
- a creek or stream
- “Y'all”
- all of you (plural)
- “Pop”
- soda or soft drink
Getaways
- Athens College town with Ohio University and Hocking Hills nearby
- Portsmouth River town with famous floodwall murals
- Chillicothe Historic first capital of Ohio
- Gallipolis French heritage and riverfront
Local flavour
Rooting for Ohio Bobcats (NCAA Division I, Athens, OH), Marshall Thundering Herd (NCAA Division I, Huntington, WV)
Eat and drink
- Apple butter A staple at the Jackson County Apple Festival
- Buckeyes (candy) Peanut butter and chocolate, a statewide favourite
- Stack cake Appalachian apple stack cake
- Fried morel mushrooms Foraged in spring
- Ramps Wild leeks, a spring delicacy
Where people go
- Apple orchards The Jackson County Apple Festival celebrates the harvest
- Historic coal mines Reminders of the region's mining heritage
- State forests Vinton County is home to Zaleski State Forest and Lake Hope
- Riverfront towns Pomeroy and Syracuse along the Ohio River
- Small-town diners Local spots serving homestyle meals
- Hunting camps Deer hunting is a fall tradition
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Nearby
Every areaWaverlyOhioWhere the hills hold storiesPortsmouthOhioWhere the river paints the townChillicotheOhioWhere the Scioto flows through historyGallipolisOhioWhere the river bends and the hills roll.Point PleasantWest VirginiaRiver town warmth with a legendary twist.AthensOhioA college town cradled in the Appalachian hills.HuntingtonWest VirginiaWhere the hills meet the OhioWashington Court HouseOhioWhere the cornfields meet the courthouse
Jackson, Meigs and Vinton counties, OH. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.