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About the Jackson, California Area
 Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills in Amador County, California, the town of Jackson has all the charm and serenity of a small historic town, while at the same time being the hub of commerce and the government seat of Amador County. Jackson is a great blend of the old and the new with its modern shopping centers and subdivisions, its state-of-the-art hospital and long-term care facilities, its upscale movie theater complex, and more. In the Sierra Nevada Gold Country, there are many historic towns and interesting places to visit as well as many recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, hiking, and more. Amador county, one of the most beautiful recreation areas in all of California, boasts many beautiful forests, rivers, and lakes. A wonderful place to live! Residents of the Sierra Nevada foothills enjoy not only a high quality of living but a low cost of living--good reasons the area is one of the fastest-growing in California. Location and Geography Jackson is located 45 miles east of Sacramento and Stockton. The town is accessible by both California State Route 49 and California State Route 88. According to the Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.5 square miles. Jackson Creek, a stream linked to gold mining during the famous California Gold Rush, cuts across the town. Gold Country (also known as Mother Lode Country), famed for its mineral deposits and gold mines, lies along California State Highway 49, stretching from Mariposa County in the south to Sierra County in the north. It includes parts of Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Mariposa, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra and Tuolumne Counties. Mother lode is a term associated with the mining of gold and silver. The area contains hundreds of mines, and was one of the most productive gold-producing districts in the United States during the famous gold-rush era. Amador County in beautiful Northern California is nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. The Sierra Nevada (Spanish for "Snowy Range") is a mountain range in the eastern portion of California. Brief History Jackson, founded in 1848, was named after popular local lawyer Colonel Alden Jackson. Originally inhabited by the Miwok Indians, it became a popular mining camp during the California Gold rush. In addition, because of its location it was also a convenient place to stop on the way from Sacramento to the southern mines, and so Jackson became a vital supply and transportation center and grew quickly to a population of 1500 by the year 1850. It was considered one of the most durable hardrock mining spots in the area and was known for years as a “Mother Lode Mecca”. The California Gold Rush began when particles of gold were first discovered by foreman James W. Marshall while building a lumber mill for Sacramento pioneer John Sutter along the American River. As rumors spread, waves of fortune seekers, to the tune of about 300,000 people, fled to California from all over the world. Called "forty-niners", seekers from everywhere traveled across the United States to California by ship and by covered wagon, often with great hardship. And unfortunately, though billions of dollars worth of gold was discovered, only a few became wealthy. In the process, San Francisco, which had been a tiny settlement before the gold rush, soared from a population of about 1,000 residents in 1848 to 25,000 by 1850! Amador County (Spanish for “one who loves”) was created in 1854. The county is named after Jose Maria Amador, who in 1848 created a gold-mining camp near what is today Amador City. The Sierra Nevada foothills offer some of the most prized real estate in California with its historic houses, ranches, quaint Gold Rush Towns, and its lakes, streams, and rivers. Whether you’re a young family or just about to retire, enjoy the high quality of life in the small-town beautiful setting the foothills offer.
Wineries Famous for its Zinfandel, Amador County is home to over 30 wineries. Many of these family-owned wineries are nestled in picturesque back roads in rural Shenandoah Valley, one of California’s lesser-known wine regions increasingly becoming popular with the Napa Valley winery-weary. The 8-mile-long Shenandoah Valley has about two dozen producers. Recreation and Special Attractions Amador County Museum, Jackson Daffodil Hill, Jackson Kennedy Gold Mine, Jackson Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park, Jackson Casino at Jackson Rancheria, Jackson Jackson Gate. First mining ditch in the county was dug here. Site of Jackson's Pioneer Jewish Synagogue. On September 18, 1857, Congregation B'nai Israel of Jackson dedicated the first synagogue in the Mother Lode here. Pioneer Hall The Order of Native Daughters of the Golden West was organized here in1886. 
Dining Residents and visitors alike enjoy some delicious fare in this charming historic town! Bonanza Bar and Grill Buscaglia's Chatter Box Fat Freddy's Good Friends Chinese Restaurant Jose's Mexican Restaurant Magdaleno's Mel & Faye's Diner Mother Lode Market and Deli Mountain Mike's Pizza New Hong Kong O'Henry 88 Pelican's Roost Pizza Factory Raging River Restaurant Rosebud's Classic Cafe Teresa's Upstairs Restaurant & Streetside Bistro Vinciguerra Ravioli Company Waffle Shop
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