Jackson is a town in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States.

[4] Jackson is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.

The town of Jackson traces its origins to the creation of Northampton County in 1741 by the Colonial Assembly of North Carolina.

[5] By the early 19th century, horse racing and breeding brought national attention to Northampton County.

The famous thoroughbred sire Sir Archie was brought to Mowfield Plantation near Jackson in 1816.

[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2), all land.

[citation needed] Also housed in Jackson is the Central Services building for Northampton County Schools.