Is it Jackson or Jackson Hole, Wyoming?

Hello from Jackson, Wyoming. That's right for you out-of-staters it is Jackson, not Jackson Hole Wyoming.

The area was named Jackson Hole back in 1829 by William Sublette, one of our famous mountain men and a partner of David Jackson, who Sublette named the valley for.

Jackson is surrounded by mountains on all sides forming a large valley or hole, thus, the name Jackson Hole.

Jackson Hole lies in the northwest portion of the state of Wyoming and in the central portion of the headwaters of the Snake River. The valley is about 400 square miles (48 miles long and six to eight miles wide) and lies a few miles to the west of the great Continental Divide. Only 2.7% of the valley is private and develop-able. The rest of the valley is under some degree of conservation easement or is dedicated as wilderness areas, National forest or the Grand Teton National Park.

Jackson Hole was once a major crossroads in the days of the fur trade; six major trails converged like the spokes of a wheel with Jackson as their hub. Today, it is the gateway for millions of tourists visiting nearby Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park and the National Elk Refuge.

Jackson is home to over 9,000 and Jackson Hole is home to over 15,000 people who love blue skies, scenic views and the great outdoors.

It is easy to distinguish our fair city from the large valley it lies within. At the entrance of our town square you will find large arches of shed elk antlers.