Jackson County is located in the northeastern corner of Alabama and is part of the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. The county seat is Scottsboro.

Jackson County is governed by a five-member county commission, elected from single-member districts. The county commission is responsible for setting policy and budgeting for the county.

The county also offers various services to its citizens, including justice courts, educational opportunities, libraries, and health care. Jackson County is served by three public school systems: Scottsboro City Schools, Jackson County Schools, and Section Schools. The Jackson County Health Department is also located in the county.

The county is home to two state parks, and two national historic sites.

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