Jackson, LA

Jackson, Louisiana

• Jackson is a charming town located in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States. The town is named after Andrew Jackson following his victory over the British at New Orleans at the end of the War of 1812. Jackson is part of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area, and its history is richly woven with the history of the Felicianas.

History

• Jackson was founded in 1815 as the seat of justice for Feliciana Parish before the parish was divided into East and West. The town was a major commercial hub and a center of law and culture in the 19th century.

Geography

• Jackson is located on the western edge of East Feliciana Parish at the junction of Louisiana Highways 10 and 68. Comprising 4.5 square miles, the town is approximately 30 miles north of Baton Rouge, Louisiana's capital city.

Healthcare Facilities

• Jackson is home to several well-known healthcare facilities.

Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System

• The Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System is an inpatient psychiatric hospital that is managed by the Louisiana Department of Health. The hospital provides comprehensive treatment for adults with mental health disorders.

Villa Feliciana Medical Complex

• The Villa Feliciana Medical Complex is a state-run healthcare facility that provides a range of services including long-term care, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.

Education

• Jackson is served by the East Feliciana Public Schools. The town is home to Jackson Elementary School, East Feliciana Middle School, and East Feliciana High School.

Notable People

• Several notable individuals have hailed from Jackson, including Andrew S. Herron, a former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, and John Hill, a journalist and political commentator.

See Also

• List of municipalities in Louisiana
• East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
  

Primary care doctors in or near Jackson, LA

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Romaguera Michael 1740208867		M	Family Practice				Zachary	LA	70791
Daniel Chaillie 1972642312	MD	M	Family Practice		5326 Oak St		Saint Francisville	LA	70775	2256355848
Montelaro Mitchell 1801814991	MD	M	Family Practice				Zachary	LA	70791
Pavani Ellipeddi 1194905737		F	Internal Medicine		1673 E Mount Pleasant Rd		Zachary	LA	99352	2256586693
Gautreaux Jeanne 1003057076		F	Obstetrics/gynecology				Zachary	LA	70791

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