County: Teton

Authority Name: Jackson (Wyo.) 

GNIS Entry 

Longitude: 1104545W

Latitude: 432848N

Legal Description:

Elevation:  6184/1885

(ft/m)

Feature Type: Populated Place

Origin of Name:

Named after David E. Jackson by William L. Sublette of the Rocky Mountain Fur Company.

Source: Annals 14(3)

Named for Jackson Lake which had been named for Captain David E. Jackson who was in the region with William L. Sublette in the early 1800's.

Source: Annals 15(1)

The town of Jackson was evidently named from Jackson Hole, which was named for David E. Jackson, one of the early explorers and trappers. Jackson Hole takes its name from a basin which was called a hole in the early times. It was formerly called Jackson's Hole which is more accurate but somebody decided to drop the "s". Perhaps the real meaning of the name, that is, that this particular hole belonged to Jackson, was overlooked.  

Source: WPA

Alternative Spellings: 

Other Names: 

History:

The Jackson Post Office was established in March, 1892 in Uinta County as the Marysvale Post Office. Its name was changed to Jackson Post Office in January, 1896.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

A postoffice and small town in Uinta County. Stockraising the leading industry.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11 

Stories:

Maps:

1:24000 Quadrangle: Jackson

Newspapers:

Jackson's Hole Courier

More Information:

A Place Called Jackson Hole by John Daugherty

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