The story
from WikipediaRead it all ↗The town of Jackson traces its origins to the creation of Northampton County in 1741 by the Colonial Assembly of North Carolina. The location was chosen to be a central site for the courthouse. Initially known as Northampton Courthouse, the area began to develop around the courthouse square. By 1762, Jeptha Atherton had purchased the courthouse lands, and by 1798, the area had a tavern and a storehouse.
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The first neighbors to add old photos shape how Jackson’s history is told.
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Jackson, decade by decade
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4 historic places in Jackson
Jackson has 4 listings on the National Register, and they protect 173 historic buildings, because Jackson Historic District alone counts 168.
Where they are
Architectural styles
When they were listed
Listed 1977Northampton County Courthouse Square
Listed 2001Church of the Saviour and Cemetery
Listed 2003Amis-Bragg House
Listed 2004Jackson Historic DistrictThen & now
When neighbors add old photos, retakes from the same spot appear here side by side.
Stories next door
nearby towns’ historyFrom Wikimedia Commons (4) and the National Register (2). Images are copied here with their credits and licenses, shown on each photo’s page. Refreshed monthly.