Jackson State University Botanical Garden

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The Jackson State University Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located on the campus of Jackson State University at 1400 Lynch Street, Jackson, Mississippi.

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Coordinates: 32°17′50″N90°12′20″W / 32.297355°N 90.205560°W / 32.297355; -90.205560


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