List of Places Named For Thomas Jefferson - Counties

Counties

  • Jefferson County, Alabama
  • Jefferson County, Colorado
  • Jefferson County, Iowa
  • Jefferson County, Kentucky
  • Jefferson County, Missouri
  • Jefferson County, Montana
  • Jefferson County, New York
  • Jefferson County, Ohio
  • Jefferson County, Oklahoma
  • Jefferson County, Oregon
  • Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
  • Jefferson County, Tennessee
  • Jefferson County, Washington
  • Jefferson County, West Virginia
  • Jefferson County, Wisconsin
  • Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

It is notable that Jefferson County in Virginia became part of West Virginia as a result of the American Civil War. Virginia sued West Virginia to regain it, but lost the case before the United States Supreme Court when it was decided in 1871.

See also: Former counties, cities,and towns of Virginia

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