Jackson is an unincorporated community in Union County, North Carolina, United States; named in honor of Andrew Jackson, who was born near the area.[2] It is located southwest of Monroe, at the intersection of NC 200 (Lancaster Highway) and Potter Road.
Jackson | |
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  Jackson Location within the state of North Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 34°52′01″N 80°41′00″W / 34.86694°N 80.68333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union County |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 28173 |
| Area code(s) | 704, 980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1006253[1] |
It is not to be confused with the larger town of Jackson.