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).
Blessed with a temperate year-round climate and 300 days of sunshine a year, Austin lives for the outdoors. Nature trails, parks and wilderness preserves create an oasis in the heart of the city. Town Lake bisects the centre of downtown and is bordered by 10 miles of hike-and-bike trails where devoted joggers, walkers and cyclists flock every hour of the day.