The most populous city of the U.S. State of Mississippi, Jackson is also the capital. In Hinds County, it is one of the two seats with other being the town of Raymond. Jackson is the 88th largest metropolitan area in the United States.
Once a trading post named LeFleur's Bluff after the French-Canadian trader, Louis LeFleur, Jackson was founded in 1821. Today, Mississippi's capital city is growing in both population and cultural attractions. Between the years 1901 and 1903, the new State Capitol building, a Beaux Arts structure, was constructed. It houses Legislative, Judicial and Executive levels of government. The Old Capitol Museum of Mississippi History is housed in the old State Capitol building, which is an attraction in itself. If you are interested n the history of Jackson then a visit to this museum is a must as the museum features exhibits that outline Jackson's history, ranging from the colonial period through to the Civil Rights Movement. During your stay you can also explore other attractions in and around the area including the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, with a large collection of plants and animals, as well as the Mississippi Museum of Art, which boasts Mississippi's largest art collection.
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