About this city
Also known as: Pennsylvania Dutch Heartland
Jackson Township is a beautifully sprawling, historically rich rural agricultural community located in the northern tier of Lebanon County, nestled within the fertile Tulpehocken Valley of southeastern Pennsylvania. Formally organized in 1820 and named in honor of General Andrew Jackson, the township long developed as a highly prosperous pioneering farming region settled by industrious Pennsylvania German immigrant families. The landscape is dynamically defined by immaculate rolling crop fields, historic limestone farmsteads, and serene trout streams that feed into the Swatara Creek. Today, the township masterfully preserves its deep Pennsylvania Dutch heritage, combining large-scale agribusiness and picturesque countryside charm with growing modern logistical and manufacturing infrastructure.
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Suggested stay: 1 day
Drive through the scenic historic covered bridges spanning regional creeks, shop for authentic handmade items at local Pennsylvania Dutch country farm stands, kayak or canoe along the winding Swatara Creek, and camp at nearby regional parks.
