Jackson River (Virginia)

Jackson River
Jacksons River, Jackson's River
A CSX freight train crosses the Jackson River near Covington.
Location of the mouth of the Jackson River in Virginia
EtymologyWilliam Jackson, the first settler on the river.
Location
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyAlleghany County, Botetourt County, Bath County, Highland County
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationAppalachian Mountains, Highland County, Virginia
  coordinates38°26′7″N 79°38′35″W / 38.43528°N 79.64306°W / 38.43528; -79.64306
MouthJames River
  location
Alleghany County, Virginia
  coordinates
37°47′3″N 79°46′33″W / 37.78417°N 79.77583°W / 37.78417; -79.77583
Length96 mi (154 km)

The Jackson River is a major tributary of the James River in the U.S. state of Virginia, flowing 96.4 miles (155.1 km). The James River is formed by the confluence of the Jackson River and the Cowpasture River.