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The historical town of
Jacksonville
is located about seven miles west of Medford and fifteen
miles north of Ashland Oregon. Jacksonville is one of
the most historically significant communities in the
western United States.
Filled with historical landmarks
this town offers visitors to share in the experience of
a bygone era. Jacksonville is filled specialty shops, cozy inns, museums, fine restaurants
and other historic attractions. People from all over
come to dine in Rogue Valley's best restaurants still in
the original brick and wood.
There are three antique stores,
1
gallery, 1 Christian Book Store, any many boutiques.
Jacksonville is Home to the Britt Festival.
Home to several
Historical sites such as the Jacksonville Museum
(formerly the old courthouse.) Visitors can come see
exhibits and collections of yesteryears.
Museum Hours The Jacksonville Museum and Children's
Museum are open Wednesday thru Saturday, 1- 4 pm
And don't miss "Weaving Our Way Then and Now: American
Indians in Southern Oregon"--exhibit in the Jacksonville
Museum featuring nearly 300 rare artifacts from the SOHS
Native American collection.
Research Library Hours - Wednesday & Thursday
only, 1 - 4:30 pm
More than 100
individual buildings are on the National Register or
Historic Places.
In 1966, the entire town
of Jacksonville was designated a National Register of Historic
landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior. There are historic
Inns and Bed and Breakfast Inns (most are actual historic landmarks
that reflect the mystery and elegance of an earlier era.)
In the early years Gold was discovered in the Oregon territory at Rich
Gulch in 1851. Miners flocked to the Rogue Valley from everywhere to
seek their fortune. Within months, thousands were scoring the hills
hoping to stake a claim. A thriving mining camp emerged along the
gold-lined creekbeds and before long, the bustling camp was
transformed into a town named "Jacksonville".
The gold rush fever brought prosperity very quickly to Jacksonville
and by the winter of 1852, saloons and gambling halls were springing
up to coax the gold from the hands of the eager prospectors. Makeshift
shops, supply stores, a bank and all sorts of enterprising businesses
suddenly began to appear on the scene.
During these early "boom" years, Jacksonville became the hub of
commerce in Southern Oregon and the county seat of government. In
1884, when the railroad decided to bypass Jacksonville and choose the
new town of Medford as the primary link between north and south, many
residents and businesses moved away. A few wealthy merchants built
grand mansions and the new County Court House was completed in 1884.
By the -1890's agriculture had replaced mining as the main industry in
the Valley.
For the next 50 years, Jacksonville remained relatively unchanged as
surrounding communities continued to grow. The county seat was finally
moved to Medford in 1927. Depression years and World War II left a
serious impact on the local community. But these turning points for
Jacksonville had actually helped to preserve it's historic legacy.
Throughout the year, Jacksonville offers a wide range of events and
activities for all ages. Activities include the famous Peter Britt
Music Festival --Jacksonville Museum Tours -- Trolley Tours -- Arts and Crafts Show,
Whole Town Yard Sale, Annual Block Party and Fritillaria Festival!
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