Stay in the know.

Hole Highlights Newsletter for local events, happenings, and more sent every Friday.

Weekly Round Up The week's top stories sent every Sat.

Daily News Email The day's news sent every afternoon Mon-Fri.

Sign up

JACKSON, Wyo. — The town of Jackson is turning 111 years old today!

Jackson was incorporated as a municipality on August 7, 1914, as a part of Lincoln County. In 1921, Teton County was formed out of the northern section of Lincoln County, absorbing Jackson.

The town is named after the fur trapper David “Davey” Jackson. In the early 1880s, the area that is now known as Jackson Hole was a popular spot for trappers. Trappers including Jedidiah Smith, Jim Bridger and William Sublette frequented the area. According to Grand Teton National Park, the valley wa

See Full Page