The City of Jackson is located in the heart of California’s historic Mother Lode, 45 miles east of Sacramento and Stockton. Jackson began as a gold mining camp in 1848 and today is the hub of commerce and the seat of government in Amador County. Jackson blends the ambiance of a gold rush-era downtown district and Victorian era neighborhoods with modern subdivisions and shopping centers. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, church spires and oak tree covered hillsides lend to the community’s rural charm. At the same time, the City also boasts a state-of-the-art hospital, a wide variety of ancillary medical services, and several excellent long-term care facilities that cater to the needs of a segment of a thriving senior community. Numerous local restaurants offer fine ethnic dining, and the Shenandoah Valley is just a short drive from Jackson for lovers of premium wines. Jackson enjoys a diversified economy supported by agribusiness, government, and tourism. Commercial activities include a major automotive dealership, two major grocery chain stores, and a variety of personal service providers. Jackson is also home to the only movie theater complex in Amador County, and hosts a number of well attended seasonal events and festivities that are famous throughout the Mother Lode, the Sacramento Valley, and Northern California.