The post of Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, was begun in 1834 and was originally referred to as "President of Selectmen" before being changed to "Mayor". The following individuals have held the office: President of Selectmen Mayors See also Timeline of Jackson, Mississippi References Additional sources Brinson, Carroll. Jackson/A Special Kind of Place. Jackson, MS: City of Jackson, 1977. LCCN 77-081145. External links Jackson, MS Mayor's Office - official website Jackson, Mississippi