JACKSON COUNTY, OHIO

Population: 32,668 - 2000 census

Private non-farm employment: 10,610

In the heart of southern Ohio, Jackson County is a well-populated rural area with a hometown feeling but endless economic possibilities. The population base is served by the cities of Wellston and Jackson and the villages of Coalton and Oak Hill. Easy travel access throughout Jackson County is provided by US Highway 35 and State Routes 32, 93, 124, 233, 279, 776, and 788.

The Wellston, Jackson and Oak Hill-Union local school districts cover Jackson County, and all three districts just completed top-to-bottom construction projects that either renovated or replaced every school building in the county. The total value of the recently constructed facilities exceeds $130 million dollars, with tax support from both the local communities and from the state of Ohio.

For civic pride, a downtown street festival is celebrated every year in Wellston, Jackson, and in Oak Hill, in addition to a number of smaller community events and the ever-popular Jackson County Fair.

To find out more, visit the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce website at www.jacksonohio.org. This comprehensive website contains information and links to our history, the present day business and living environment, and our future plans.

CITY OF WELLSTON

Distance: 3/4 mile

Population: 6,078 - 2000 census

Mayor: Edgar "Butch" Hayburn ...740.384.2720

Website: www.cityofwellston.org

The city of Wellston, adjacent to Gettles Industrial Park, is a growing city with an able workforce and a strong sense of community. Students are served by the Wellston City School District.

CITY OF JACKSON

Distance: 6 miles

Population: 6,184 - 2000 census

Mayor: Randy Heath . 740.286.3224

Website: www.jacksonohio.us

The city of Jackson is the county seat of Jackson County. Transportation between Wellston and Jackson is easy because of State Route 32, which runs between the two cities.

JACKSON AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES

Population: 319,347 - 2000 census

Private non-farm employment - 81,878

Jackson County's central location in southern Ohio gives it good access to the resources of the area. These resources include the population and workforce of six surrounding counties. This also includes proximity to the major cities Columbus and Cincinnati, as well as quality post-secondary education institutions like Ohio University, the University of Rio Grande, Hocking College, Shawnee State University, and Ohio State University.