Interested in fun facts and the history of Jacksonville, OR?
Then read on!
- Jacksonville was founded in 1851 during the Oregon Gold Rush and quickly became one of the most significant towns in the region.
- It was named after Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.
- The town was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966 due to its well-preserved 19th-century architecture, particularly its Victorian buildings.
- Jacksonville was the first town in Oregon to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
- The town has been used as a filming location for several movies and TV shows, including the 1966 film "Gunfight in Abilene" and the 1995 film "Now and Then."
- The town's population is just over 2,800, making it a charming and peaceful place to visit or live.
- There are several notable landmarks in Jacksonville, including the historic Britt Gardens, which hosts the annual Britt Music & Art Festival, and the old Jackson County Courthouse, which now serves as a museum.