Jasper County is the name of eight counties in the United States of America. All are named in honor of Sergeant William Jasper, a hero of the Revolutionary War. Five counties share a boundary with a Newton County, named for John Newton, a similarly distinguished soldier. Two have their county seat named Newton.
The following counties are called Jasper County:
| County | Remarks |
|---|---|
| Jasper County, Georgia | Adjacent to Newton County, Georgia |
| Jasper County, Illinois | County seat is Newton, Illinois |
| Jasper County, Indiana | Adjacent to Newton County, Indiana |
| Jasper County, Iowa | County seat is Newton, Iowa |
| Jasper County, Mississippi | Adjacent to Newton County, Mississippi |
| Jasper County, Missouri | Adjacent to Newton County, Missouri |
| Jasper County, South Carolina | |
| Jasper County, Texas | Adjacent to Newton County, Texas |
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