History of Jackson, Wyoming
Jackson is a town located in the Jackson Hole valley of Teton County, Wyoming. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 8,647. It is the county seat of Teton County, Wyoming|Teton County.{{GR|6}} The elevation is 6,234 feet.
Jackson is home to the world's largest ball of barbed wire, and large arches of shed elk antlers at the entrances to the town square. It is a major gateway for millions of tourists visiting nearby Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and the National Elk Refuge. Another benefit to being in Jackson is the close proximity of ski resorts. Directly in the center of town there is a small but challenging resort known as Snow King Resort. Snow King Resort has one of the steepest verts and is one of the few Night skiing|night-lit resorts in the nation. The Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, one of the biggest resorts in the country, is just 12 miles northwest. Also, Grand Targhee Resort which is just about an hour away from Jackson is world-renowned for its "Heavenly powder".
The main industries which provide employment are: Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services (24.4%), Construction (14.0%), Retail trade (12.8%), Educational, health and social services (12.2%).
The town is sometimes mistakenly called Jackson Hole. That name refers only to the valley in which the town is located, not the town itself.
Image:jacksonwyomingentrance.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Entrance sign to Jackson, Wyoming
The town also plays host to the annual [http://www.jacksonholewritersconference.com Jackson Hole Writers Conference] founded by author, Warren Adler. Jackson and the surrounding area has long been a favorite destination for celebrities, many of whom, like Harrison Ford, Dick Cheney|Vice President Dick Cheney, and Sandra Bullock, maintain part-time residences in and around the town of Jackson.
Jackson is the principal city of the Jackson, WY-ID United States micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Teton County in Wyoming and Teton County, Idaho|Teton County in Idaho.
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