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 Jacksonville, Alabama “Gem of the Hills” - Jacksonville, Alabama Posted by:  Lat34North
N 33° 49.077 W 085° 46.398
16S E 613527 N 3742647
History of Jacksonville, AL, which was purchased from Creek Indian Chief Ladiga in 1833. Located at the old train depot, on Mountain Street Northwest west of Woodward Avenue Northwest, Jacksonville, Alabama.
Waymark Code: WMF5XD
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 08/28/2012
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Jacksonville, Alabama
“Gem of the Hills”
Life here has long centered on education beginning in 1834 when a one-acre plot of land was reserved for a schoolhouse. Through the years, various institutions of higher learning developed that culminated into present-day Jacksonville State University. Land that was to become Jacksonville was purchased from Creek Indian Chief Ladiga in 1833. Originally called Drayton, its name was changed to Jacksonville in 1836. Jacksonville experienced a rich heritage as the county seat of Calhoun County. Its tranquility attracted new residents, and businesses prospered, however, the prosperity was broken by the War Between the States. In 1899, the county seat was moved to Anniston. A majority of Jacksonville’s male population, including four generals and the "Gallant Pelham," fought for the Confederacy. At various times, the town was headquarters for Generals Beauregard, Wheeler, Polk and B. M. Hill before occupation by Federal troops. Many Confederate heroes are buried in the City Cemetery.
Erected 2010 by Alabama Tourism Department and the City of Jacksonville.
Wikipedia: Jacksonville, Alabama
Calhoun County
Jacksonville State University web site.
Wikipedia - Jacksonville State University
Marker Name: Jacksonville, Alabama “Gem of the Hills”
Marker Type: Urban
Addtional Information::
The population of Jacksonville in 2010 was 12,548. Jacksonville is the home of Jacksonville State University.
Date Dedicated / Placed: 2010
Marker Number: Not listed
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