Fort Jackson

Established:1917
Base Type: Army

About

Fort Jackson is a United States Army installation, which TRADOC operates on for Basic Combat Training (BCT), and is located within the city of Columbia, South Carolina.This installation is named for Andrew Jackson, a United States Army General and seventh President of the United States of America (1829–1837) who was born in the border region of North and South Carolina.

Gate and Hours

Gate Hours
Main Gate/Gate 2: Strom Thurmond Blvd. 24/7
Gate 1: Jackson Blvd. Times are various and subject to change
Gate 4: Boyden Arbor Rd. Times are various and subject to change
Gate 5: Semmes Rd. Times are various and subject to change

Quick Reference

Chaplain and Religious Services
4475 Gregg St
(803) 751-4961

Dining Facility
Exchange Food Court
4110 Moseby Street

Education Services
4600 Strom Thrumond Blvd
(803) 751-5341

Equal Opportunity Office
5450 Strom Thurmond Blvd, Rm 117
(803) 751-5443

Family Advocacy
9810 Lee Road
(803) 751-6325

Military & Family Readiness
4512 Stuart St
(803) 751-5256

Public Affairs
4394 Strom Thurmond Blvd
(803) 751-1742

Fire Emergency Service
Army Emergency Relief
9810 Lee Road
(803) 751-5256

Finance Office
5450 Strom Thurmond Blvd
(803) 751-4565

Housing Services Office
4514 Stuart Ave
(803) 751-7566

Legal/JAG
2600 Lee Road
(803) 751-4287

Post Office
4400 Early Street
(803) 782-8709

Base Surroundings

War Dog Memorial
Gadsden Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Columbia Museum of Art
Corner of Main and Hampton Sts,
Columbia, SC
(803) 799-2810

South Carolina State Museum
301 Gervais St,
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 898-4921

South Carolina State House
1100 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201
Tunnel Vision Mural
1550 Marion St,
Columbia, SC 29201

Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden
500 Wildlife Pkwy,
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 779-8717

Founders Park
431 Williams,
Columbia, SC 29208
(803) 777-4274