Mount Jackson Virginia Map

About Mount Jackson, Virginia

Mount Jackson is a locality in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,000. The population density is 207.6 people per km². Mount Jackson is located at 38.7459°N, 78.6422°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22847.

Mount Jackson rests in a valley where the Shenandoah River, a ribbon of dappled silver, carves its patient path, its banks fringed with a dense, green growth of sycamores and willows. It lies 23.9 miles north-north-east of Harrisonburg, VA (from Harrisonburg, VA: bearing 31°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north-north-east of New Market. The land rises gently to the west, a soft, forested shoulder of the Blue Ridge Mountains, their peaks often softened by a haze that lends them an ethereal, almost painted quality at dawn. Fields, checkerboarded in shades of emerald and ochre depending on the season, stretch out from the edge of the small settlement, punctuated by the occasional weathered barn and silos that stand like stoic sentinels against the wide, ever-changing sky. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the clean, sharp scent of damp earth and pine, a refreshing balm that seems to settle the hurried thoughts of the outside world. The history of Mount Jackson is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Shenandoah Valley, a legacy that still whispers through the quiet streets. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood, with families tending the rich soil that yields corn, wheat, and a variety of fruits, the rhythm of planting and harvest dictating the pulse of daily life. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile land and the promise of a new beginning, established a community built on hard work and neighborly spirit, a character that endures. While the hum of agricultural machinery can still be heard, the economy has diversified, with small businesses and local craftspeople contributing to the town's steady, unpretentious prosperity. The historic courthouse, a solid brick structure, stands as a quiet reminder of the legal and civic foundations laid long ago, a place where the town’s stories, both past and present, continue to unfold.

About This Mount Jackson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Jackson, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.745948, -78.642238. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Mount Jackson and Shenandoah County.

Detailed location data for Mount Jackson includes the ZIP code (22842), telephone area code (540), county seat of Shenandoah County (Woodstock), and school district assignment (Shenandoah County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Mount Jackson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.