Historical Marker

Jacksonville

Jacksonville · Telfair County · Erected 1959

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The Story

Settled around 1807 as an Ocmulgee River port and Telfair's first seat, Jacksonville was named for Andrew Jackson and thrived on river trade until the railroad bypassed it, shifting the seat to McRae in 1871.

About this site

Jacksonville is a historical marker in Jacksonville, Telfair County, erected in 1959. It is one of 8 historical markers documented in Telfair County, among 49 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 31.8124, -82.9792 near Jacksonville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Jacksonville Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Wilcox Cemetery, Rock Hill Cemetery, and Dopson Cemetery.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 31.8124, -82.9792 · Jacksonville, Telfair County

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Cemetery

Jacksonville Cemetery

Clark Cemetery Number 2