List of mayors of Jackson, Mississippi
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". Harvey Johnson Jr. elected in 1997 became the city's first black mayor. All of the mayors since have also been African American. The following individuals have held the office:
President of Selectmen
| Image | President of Selectmen | Years | Notes/Citation |
| Thomas H. Dickson | 1834 | ||
| S.P. Baley | 1835 | ||
| Thomas H. Dickson | 1836 | ||
| S.P. Baley | 1836 | ||
| John P. Oldham | 1837–1838 |
Additional sources
- Brinson, Carroll. Jackson/A Special Kind of Place. Jackson, MS: City of Jackson, 1977. LCCN 77-081145.