My Home Town

My Home Town

Jackson, Michigan

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Some of the most beautiful scenery in the Northern Midwest is in Jackson , from rolling country-sides and miles of wooded acreage to expansive lakes and clear running streams. In the spring you can see thousands of blooming plants and in the fall the colors are breathtaking. Wildlife can be seen throughout the year.

On July 3, 1829, Horace Blackman, accompanied by Alexander Laverty,
a land surveyor, and an Indian guide forded
the Grand River from Ann Arbor to what is now Jackson.
The town was first called Jacksonburg,
but in 1838 was changed to simply Jackson.

Jackson Has many things to see and do. One of it's many claims to fame is the birthplace of the republican party.

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Under the oaks
There is a small park for walkers to rest downtown that marks this spot and a large rock with a combative plaque.

another note worthy claim to fame is the Sparks Foundation Cascades.
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Aside from the many lakes, parks, golf courses, theaters, excellent restaurants and hotels, there is paint ball, Chili cook off, Horse racing, Live theaters, Mini derby, Environmental center where you can walk and be close to nature: there is also
, Shakespearean festivals, Civil war reenactments, Planetarium, Hot air jubilees, Several colleges, and a museum, just to name a few.

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