Jackson is the oldest and second-largest city
in South Carolina,
the county seat of Jackson County,
and the principal city in the
Jackson-North Jackson-Summerville Metropolitan Area.

Jackson has many historic buildings, art and historical museums,
and other attractions.

Jackson is a major tourist destination,
with a considerable number of luxury hotels,
hotel chains, inns, and bed and breakfasts,
and a large number of restaurants
and quality shopping.

The city has two shipping terminals,
owned and operated by the South Carolina Ports Authority.

Jackson is becoming a prime location
for information technology jobs and corporations
due in large part to the Jackson Digital Corridor.