Jackson County, Illinois
Jackson County is located in southern Illinois. The county seat is Murphysboro. Carbondale, home to Southern Illinois University, is the largest city.
County Information
- County seat
- Murphysboro
Courts serving Jackson County
- Judicial circuit
- 1st
- County seat
- Murphysboro
- Courthouse
- Jackson County Circuit Court
- Courthouse address
- 1001 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966
- Court telephone
- (618) 687-7300
Divisions and services listed for this court: Court Disability Coordinator, E-filing Kiosk, Electronic Device Policy, Food (Vending/Other), Free Parking, Internet, Language Access, Local Rules / Orders, Lockers, Public Transportation, Remote Proceedings, Self-Help Center.
Work and industry in Jackson County
1,176 business establishments, led by health care and social assistance (182), retail trade (177), other services (156), accommodation and food services (133), professional, scientific, and technical services (89). 2022 County Business Patterns.
Getting to and around Jackson County
U.S. Highway 51 · Illinois Route 3 · Illinois Route 4 · Illinois Route 13 · Illinois Route 127 · Illinois Route 149 · Illinois Route 151
Southern Illinois University · Carbondale Community High School District 165
About Jackson County
- Apple Festival
- Big Muddy Brewfest
- Oak Street Art Fair
- Big Muddy Monster Festival
- Lake Murphysboro State Park
Community information compiled from api.census.gov, en.wikipedia.org, illinoiscourts.gov and reviewed 2026-09-10.
Legal Services in Jackson County
Black, Ballard, McDonald, P.C. represents Jackson County clients in the following practice areas:
Jackson County sits in Illinois's 1st, and county matters are filed at the Jackson County Circuit Court.
Contact the Firm
The office is located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Contact an attorney to discuss your Jackson County matter.