| Jackson River Jacksons River, Jackson's River | |
|---|---|
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:USA_Virginia_relief_location_map.svg)  Location of the mouth of the Jackson River in Virginia | |
| Etymology | William Jackson, the first settler on the river.[2] |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Alleghany County, Botetourt County, Bath County, Highland County |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Appalachian Mountains, Highland County, Virginia |
| • coordinates | 38°26′7″N 79°38′35″W / 38.43528°N 79.64306°W[1] |
| Mouth | James River |
• location | Alleghany County, Virginia |
• coordinates | 37°47′3″N 79°46′33″W / 37.78417°N 79.77583°W[1] |
| Length | 96 mi (154 km) |
The Jackson River is a major tributary of the James River in the U.S. state of Virginia, flowing 96.4 miles (155.1 km).[3] The James River is formed by the confluence of the Jackson River and the Cowpasture River.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jackson River
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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