25-635: The Sunshine Special was inaugurated by the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway , (later the Missouri Pacific Railroad ), on December 5, 1915, to provide a premium level of passenger train service between St. Louis , Little Rock , and destinations in Texas , United States, such as El Paso, San Antonio, Laredo and Houston. An auxiliary section of the train originated in Memphis, Tennessee , and linked with
50-637: A bank was established. A flour mill was constructed in 1855 and another in 1873. But the community could not escape the impact of the American Civil War ; on June 24, 1861, a military skirmish took place near Jackson between units of the Union Army and the Confederate Army . In 1877, Jackson was linked to Cape Girardeau by the first long-distance railway service line in Missouri. By 1884, the population of
75-426: A margin of error of +/- $ 9,713) and the median family income was $ 74,970 (+/- $ 2,492). Males had a median income of $ 43,687 (+/- $ 1,796) versus $ 25,955 (+/- $ 3,289) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $ 34,452 (+/- $ 2,905). Approximately, 7.2% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 10.8% of those under the age of 18 and 6.0% of those ages 65 or over. At
100-500: A population of 300. The first county courthouse was built in 1818 on Jackson's public square. Although its initial growth was rapid, the economy of the City of Jackson developed conservatively. The town suffered a setback in June, 1833, when Cholera spread killing 128. Cholera struck again on June 10, 1852, causing all abled bodies to flee the town until the epidemic had run its course. In 1841,
125-598: Is water. The 2020 United States census counted 15,481 people, 5,687 households, and 3,985 families in Jackson. The population density was 1,440.1 per square mile (556.3/km ). There were 6,175 housing units at an average density of 574.4 per square mile (221.9/km ). The racial makeup was 89.81% (13,903) white , 2.59% (401) black or African-American , 0.21% (32) Native American , 0.99% (154) Asian , 0.01% (1) Pacific Islander , 0.82% (127) from other races , and 5.57% (863) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race
150-538: The 2010 census there were 13,758 people, 5,496 households, and 3,827 families living in the city. The population density was 1,257.6 inhabitants per square mile (485.6/km ). There were 5,835 housing units at an average density of 533.4 per square mile (205.9/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 95.81% White, 1.65% Black or African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.01% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.24%. Of
175-459: The Iron Mountain , was an American railway company that operated from 1856 until 1917 when it was merged into the Missouri Pacific Railroad . The Iron Mountain was initially established to deliver iron ore from Iron Mountain to St. Louis , Missouri . Once owned by Henry Gudon Marquand and his brother, Frederick Marquand. They were forced out through Jay Gould's railroad monopoly. In 1883
200-545: The National Register of Historic Places . Jackson is located on US Route 61 approximately seven miles northwest of Cape Girardeau . Hubble Creek and its tributary Goose Creek flow through the city. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 10.96 square miles (28.39 km ), of which 10.94 square miles (28.33 km ) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km )
225-400: The 5,496 households 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.4% were non-families. 26.4% of households were one person and 11.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size
250-567: The City of Jackson had grown to 2,105, and the town supported 50 businesses. In 1884, by popular vote, it was decided to incorporate Jackson as a city of the fourth class. The courthouse built in 1818 burned down in 1870. The current courthouse was built in 1908 and is “on the square” in the center of Uptown Jackson where Jones Drug Store still runs and serves the community since 1871. The Big Hill Farmstead Historic District , Abraham Byrd House , Frizel-Welling House , Jackson Uptown Commercial Historic District , and McKendree Chapel are listed on
275-576: The Court of Common Pleas and the Court of General Quarter-Sessions of the Peace in Cape Girardeau were superseded by the Court of Common Pleas, leading to a new seat of justice. The seat of the county and the courts were at first held on the plantation of Thomas Bull about one and one-half mile south of present-day Jackson. Land was then purchased along Hubble Creek for the county seat in 1814. The first post office
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#1732848352776300-576: The MP gave up its passenger service to Amtrak. The Sunshine Special was thrust into the national spotlight on January 22, 1927, when it struck a bus carrying members of the Baylor University basketball team in Round Rock, Texas . According to reports, the bus driver, 19-year-old Joe Potter, failed to see the train approaching the crossing at nearly sixty miles per hour from the bus' right. When Potter did see
325-628: The Missouri Pacific to withdraw from the joint operation in favor of exchanging sleeper cars. The PRR renamed its train the Texas Eagle on August 15, then finally the Penn Texas on December 12. The last vestige of the Sunshine Special, an unnamed train did not disappear from Missouri Pacific timetables until 1962. The Texas Eagle achieved greater patronage volume and survived until 1971 when
350-467: The age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 25.1% of households were one person and 11.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.98. The age distribution was 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% 65 or older. The median age
375-692: The flagship of the Missouri Pacific Railroad 's passenger train service. Prior to the advent of the Texas Eagle, the San Antonio/Laredo section of the train continued over the Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México (N de M) as the Águila Azteca or Aztec Eagle to Mexico City, Mexico . Between July 7, 1946, and April 25, 1948, the Missouri Pacific and the Pennsylvania Railroad operated the Sunshine Special jointly between New York City and Texas. Low traffic west of St. Louis prompted
400-413: The population was under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.2 years. For every 100 females, the population had 85.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 81.4 males. The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $ 63,152 (with
425-660: The railway was acquired by Jay Gould , becoming part of a 9,547-mile (15,364 km) system. On May 12, 1917, the company was officially merged into the Missouri Pacific Railroad , which in turn was merged into the Union Pacific Railroad between 1982 and 1997. It was robbed twice, once by the James-Younger Gang , on January 31, 1874, at Gad's Hill , and once by the "One-Time Train Robbery Gang", on November 3, 1893, at Olyphant, Arkansas . A heritage railroad by
450-654: The same name, based in Jackson , Missouri operates about 6 miles (9.7 km) of shortline in Cape Girardeau County . Jackson, Missouri Jackson is a city in and the county seat of Cape Girardeau County , Missouri , United States. It is a principal city of the Cape Girardeau –Jackson, MO- IL Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of Jackson was 15,481 at the 2020 census. In 1813, Cape Girardeau County succeeded Cape Girardeau District, and
475-629: The train in Little Rock, Arkansas . The train ran from St. Louis to either Longview or Marshall in East Texas. Their cars for Dallas, Ft. Worth and El Paso were cut out and forwarded over M.P. subsidiary Texas and Pacific. Cars for Houston were cut out at Palestine, Texas. Until being shifted into a secondary role by the Texas Eagle diesel powered streamliner in August 1948, the Sunshine Special served as
500-523: The train, he felt he had no choice but to attempt to beat it across the tracks. Attempting to put more distance between the bus and the train, Potter veered to his left, moving the bus farther ahead of the train. The results were disastrous, with ten Baylor students killed. The tragedy gave rise to Baylor's longstanding tradition of remembering "The Immortal Ten." St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway The St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway ( St. L., I. M. & S. ), commonly known as
525-431: Was 1,180.2 inhabitants per square mile (455.7/km ). There were 4,962 housing units at an average density of 490.2 per square mile (189.3/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 96.57% White, 1.36% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.76%. Of the 4,708 households 36.9% had children under
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#1732848352776550-402: Was 2.4% (353) of the population. Of the 5,687 households, 32.5% had children under the age of 18; 50.9% were married couples living together; 31.1% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 22.8% consisted of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.0. 24.5% of
575-400: Was 2.96. The median age was 37.3 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.0% male and 53.0% female. At the 2000 census there were 11,947 people, 4,708 households, and 3,385 families living in the city. The population density
600-489: Was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males. The median household income was $ 40,412 and the median family income was $ 46,854. Males had a median income of $ 35,212 versus $ 19,994 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 18,799. About 5.0% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over. Most of Jackson
625-450: Was established in 1814 when the area was called Birdstown. The name was changed to Jackson on August 31, 1819, named for Andrew Jackson , a general popular for his role in the War of 1812 . It was the first town to be named after Andrew Jackson. The town was platted in 1815. The Missouri Herald , the third newspaper in state, was established here on June 25, 1819. In 1818, the town already had
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