County Information. Jackson County was established on December 13, 1819. Its name is in honor of Andrew Jackson, general in the United States Army and President of the United States of America. The county seat is Scottsboro. Jackson County covers parts of former Decatur County.
ESTABLISHED IN 1853... Austin, Indiana, is located in south central Indiana, just 35 miles north of Louisville Kentucky. The community of Austin was officially established in May 3rd, 1853, and is part of Scott County, Indiana. (The Austin city and rural areas are also part of Jennings Township).
Founded in 1839, Austin was chosen as the capital of the Republic of Texas because of its central location, fresh water, natural beauty and the proximity of limestone and timber. Austin was named for Stephen F. Austin, a colonizer of the area.Austin has seven historical districts and 210 historical structures, including the Capital and the Governor's Mansion. Austin is located in Central Texas along the Colorado River.ustin is a very economically attractive location and environment. Austin is the capital of Texas, the second most populous state. With more than one million people, the Austin metropolitan area serves as a center for academic, political, research and technological activities.