Jackson's Arm
| Jackson's Arm | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
| Country |
 Canada |
| Province |
 Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 323 |
| Time zone | Newfoundland Time (UTC-3:30) |
| • Summer (DST) | Newfoundland Daylight (UTC-2:30) |
| Area code(s) | 709 |
Jackson's Arm is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, located on White Bay. It was settled by John Wicks of Christchurch, England, around 1870. The Post Office was established in 1892 and the first Postmistress was Belinda Peddle. The town had a population of 435 in 1956 and 374 as of the 2006 Canadian census. The primary industry of the town is fishing.
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Coordinates: 49°52′N 56°47′W / 49.867°N 56.783°W
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