Jackson County is located in the southern part of Illinois and is part of the Carbondale-Marion-Herrin, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Murphysboro.

Jackson County was organized in 1816 out of Randolph and Johnson Counties.

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners is the governing body of the county. The board consists of seven members, each elected from a single-member district. The board is responsible for setting policy, levying taxes, and approving the county budget.

The county is served by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and corrections. The Jackson County State's Attorney's Office is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases.

The Jackson County Health Department is responsible for public health services, including immunizations, disease prevention, and health education. The Jackson County Animal Control Department is responsible for animal control and welfare.

The Jackson County Regional Office of Education is responsible for providing educational services to the county's public schools. The office also provides professional development and support services to teachers and administrators.

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