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Fast Facts Jacksonville Architecture & Landmarks. 1  When the Prudential Building, now known as the Aetna Building, opened in 1955, it was the tallest office building in the South at 22 stories. 2  The Dames Point Bridge opened in 1989 at a cost of $117 million dollars.
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Welcome to the Corps' East Coast Hub Welcome to the Corps' East Coast Hub. The City of Jacksonville is the commercial hub of Onslow County and home to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River . The City has grown rapidly since 1941 when Camp Lejeune was established, and possesses a rich history dating back to 1731. Some 81,873 people make the city their home.
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- The Jacksonville Review is a local newspaper, published in charming historic Jacksonville, Oregon by Whitman and Jo Parker, featuring local events, dining, lodging, shopping, news, and advertiser specials.
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"You are here: Home > Living & Visiting > History of JacksonvilleHistory of JacksonvilleOur History Jacksonville has grown rapidly since 1941, when Camp Lejeune was established. The same qualities that drew the Marine Corps to build the world's most complete amphibious base in Onslow County were also some of the same qualities that caused the City to be formed along the New River. Wantlands Ferry & Pelletier House The early history of Jacksonville starts with the end of the Tuscarora wars in 1713. The forced removal of Native American tribes allowed for permanent settlement of the regions between New Bern and Wilmington. The headwaters of the New River became a center of production for naval stores, particularly turpentine. The downtown waterfront park is built on the site of Wantland's Ferry, with bridges being constructed on either side of the original ferry site. The land on which this spring and Pelletier House are located was awarded to Richard Farr by a royal grant from King George II of England in 1736. James Wantland, an adjoining landowner and innkeeper, subsequently purchased this 640-acre tract from Farr in 1753 and became the spring's namesake. Shortly thereafter, he initiated ferry operations across the New River at this site. In 1756, James Wantland agreed to give the county one-acre near his ferry for the construction of a new courthouse. With the destruction of the second courthouse by fire, and the third by the hurricane of 1752, and with the county being settled increasingly toward its interior, it was determined that Wantland's Ferry would be the most suitable and convenient location for the new courthouse. The resulting town and county seat, which eventually became Jacksonville, was until 1819, known as Wantland's Ferry. (On the sign at waterfront park) The Pelletier House was built in the 1850s by Rufus Ferrand Pelletier and sits atop Wantland Spring on the banks of the New River in what is today, downtown Jacksonville. Initially constructed as a one-room dwelling to serve as home and office, additional rooms were built onto the structure during later years. The house itself was originally part of a turpentine lot owned by Rufus Pelletier and his brother William Pelletier. These rooms were damaged during a fire in the early 1950s. The house was occupied by Pelletier's daughter Eliza until her death in 1954, at which point the Onslow Historical Society acquired and maintained the structure until January 25, 2013 when Onslow County took over ownership. The house is opened for public viewings on special occasions. Jacksonville is Established The County of Onslow was formed in 1731, from New Hanover. It was named in honor of Arthur Onslow, who for more than 30 years was speaker of the House of Commons in the British Parliament. In the early years the county court, which also operated the government, sat at several different locations. After storms, a fire, and other calamities destroyed or damaged early courthouses and homes where the court sat, a new courthouse was ordered built at Wantlandâs Ferry. The first court was held there in July 1757. Jacksonville was authorized as a town in 1842, to honor President Andrew Jackson. Although still up for debate, some believe that Andrew Jackson was born in North Carolina. Because his hometown of Waxhaws was on the border between North Carolina and South Carolina, President Andrew Jackson is the only commander-in-chief whose exact state of birth is unknown. Jackson's mother was making a trip across the Appalachian Mountains after burying her husband, who died three weeks before his son was born. Raised by his uncles, Jackson began studying law in Salisbury, North Carolina, in his late teens. In 1787, he was admitted to the bar and became a lawyer in Jonesborough, an area that is now part of Tennessee. Jackson continues to be widely regarded as one of the most influential US presidents in history, as well as one of the most aggressive and controversial. His ardent support of individual liberty effected political and governmental change, including many prominent and lasting national policies. (source biography.com) It was not until 1849, that the town of Jacksonville was laid out. Agriculture and products could be shipped along the New River and were the mainstays of the economy during this time. Historical writer Bill Sharpe described the time as âthe river yielded world-famous oysters and the hogs, world-famous hams. The county seemed heedless of the restless yearning of its neighbors for development."" Camp Lejeune That changed after December 15, 1940, when the decision was made to locate Camp Lejeune in Onslow County. Prior to that time, private business was conducted in the county courthouse because there was no other place. Former newspaper and magazine editor Billy Arthur wrote, âAgricultural income was $4 million from tobacco, corn, peanuts and hams. The fishing industry was comparably profitable.â He described the town before Camp Lejeune as quiet and where the most profitable business was operating a restaurant that fed the 10-member Kiwanis Club. Within a few days, the population doubled from 800, with hundreds more workers coming to the area to work on defense projects as part of the war effort. Property values escalated according to how close they were to the base of operations. The Riverview hotel was taken over by the Navy for the construction headquarters. The Register of Deeds office stayed open late into the night to accommodate the condemnation of land and the recording of the deeds. (image right - early construction at Camp Lejeune) Continuing Growth The City of Jacksonvilleâs growth was steady until 1990, when the city annexed portions of Camp Lejeune. The 2000 census reported the population of Jacksonville at 66,715 with a growth to 82,000 by 2010. About half the population lives aboard Camp Lejeune and the New River Air Station. Images courtesy of The Onslow County Museum Collections, Sarah Lee Brook photos and J Radcliff photosCity of Jacksonville, North Carolina P.O. Box 128 | Jacksonville, NC 28541 Ph: 910-938-5200 or EmailHome Contact Us Translate Employee Login Accessibility Disclaimer Powered by CivicPlus" Within a few days, the population doubled from 800, with hundreds more workers coming to the area to work on defense projects as part of the war effort. Property values escalated according to how close they were to the base of operations.
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Gateway Mall, Jacksonville, Florida Gateway Mall, Jacksonville, Florida. Jacksonville is the largest city in Florida. The city is located on the east side of the Florida panhandle. Jacksonville began as a city in 1791. The city was originally called Cowford, but was renamed in 1822 after Andrew Jackson.
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Jacksonville, Florida Jacksonville is the largest city by population in the U.S. state of Florida, and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. It is the county seat of Duval County, with which the city government consolidated in 1968.aval Station Mayport is a Navy Ship Base that is the third largest fleet concentration area in the United States. Mayport's operational composition is unique, with a busy harbor capable of accommodating 34 ships and an 8,000-foot (2,400 m) runway capable of handling any aircraft used by the Department of Defense.
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thamanjimmy News and politics for the city of Jacksonville (FL), Florida, and the United States. Though I am a Libertarian/Socialist, my hope is to be as objective as possible in delivering news that should be important to you. In addition, this website can be useful for researching important moments in history.
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"You are here: Home > Living & Visiting > History of JacksonvilleHistory of JacksonvilleOur History Jacksonville has grown rapidly since 1941, when Camp Lejeune was established. The same qualities that drew the Marine Corps to build the world's most complete amphibious base in Onslow County were also some of the same qualities that caused the City to be formed along the New River. Wantlands Ferry & Pelletier House The early history of Jacksonville starts with the end of the Tuscarora wars in 1713. The forced removal of Native American tribes allowed for permanent settlement of the regions between New Bern and Wilmington. The headwaters of the New River became a center of production for naval stores, particularly turpentine. The downtown waterfront park is built on the site of Wantland's Ferry, with bridges being constructed on either side of the original ferry site. The land on which this spring and Pelletier House are located was awarded to Richard Farr by a royal grant from King George II of England in 1736. James Wantland, an adjoining landowner and innkeeper, subsequently purchased this 640-acre tract from Farr in 1753 and became the spring's namesake. Shortly thereafter, he initiated ferry operations across the New River at this site. In 1756, James Wantland agreed to give the county one-acre near his ferry for the construction of a new courthouse. With the destruction of the second courthouse by fire, and the third by the hurricane of 1752, and with the county being settled increasingly toward its interior, it was determined that Wantland's Ferry would be the most suitable and convenient location for the new courthouse. The resulting town and county seat, which eventually became Jacksonville, was until 1819, known as Wantland's Ferry. (On the sign at waterfront park) The Pelletier House was built in the 1850s by Rufus Ferrand Pelletier and sits atop Wantland Spring on the banks of the New River in what is today, downtown Jacksonville. Initially constructed as a one-room dwelling to serve as home and office, additional rooms were built onto the structure during later years. The house itself was originally part of a turpentine lot owned by Rufus Pelletier and his brother William Pelletier. These rooms were damaged during a fire in the early 1950s. The house was occupied by Pelletier's daughter Eliza until her death in 1954, at which point the Onslow Historical Society acquired and maintained the structure until January 25, 2013 when Onslow County took over ownership. The house is opened for public viewings on special occasions. Jacksonville is Established The County of Onslow was formed in 1731, from New Hanover. It was named in honor of Arthur Onslow, who for more than 30 years was speaker of the House of Commons in the British Parliament. In the early years the county court, which also operated the government, sat at several different locations. After storms, a fire, and other calamities destroyed or damaged early courthouses and homes where the court sat, a new courthouse was ordered built at Wantlandâs Ferry. The first court was held there in July 1757. Jacksonville was authorized as a town in 1842, to honor President Andrew Jackson. Although still up for debate, some believe that Andrew Jackson was born in North Carolina. Because his hometown of Waxhaws was on the border between North Carolina and South Carolina, President Andrew Jackson is the only commander-in-chief whose exact state of birth is unknown. Jackson's mother was making a trip across the Appalachian Mountains after burying her husband, who died three weeks before his son was born. Raised by his uncles, Jackson began studying law in Salisbury, North Carolina, in his late teens. In 1787, he was admitted to the bar and became a lawyer in Jonesborough, an area that is now part of Tennessee. Jackson continues to be widely regarded as one of the most influential US presidents in history, as well as one of the most aggressive and controversial. His ardent support of individual liberty effected political and governmental change, including many prominent and lasting national policies. (source biography.com) It was not until 1849, that the town of Jacksonville was laid out. Agriculture and products could be shipped along the New River and were the mainstays of the economy during this time. Historical writer Bill Sharpe described the time as âthe river yielded world-famous oysters and the hogs, world-famous hams. The county seemed heedless of the restless yearning of its neighbors for development."" Camp Lejeune That changed after December 15, 1940, when the decision was made to locate Camp Lejeune in Onslow County. Prior to that time, private business was conducted in the county courthouse because there was no other place. Former newspaper and magazine editor Billy Arthur wrote, âAgricultural income was $4 million from tobacco, corn, peanuts and hams. The fishing industry was comparably profitable.â He described the town before Camp Lejeune as quiet and where the most profitable business was operating a restaurant that fed the 10-member Kiwanis Club. Within a few days, the population doubled from 800, with hundreds more workers coming to the area to work on defense projects as part of the war effort. Property values escalated according to how close they were to the base of operations. The Riverview hotel was taken over by the Navy for the construction headquarters. The Register of Deeds office stayed open late into the night to accommodate the condemnation of land and the recording of the deeds. (image right - early construction at Camp Lejeune) Continuing Growth The City of Jacksonvilleâs growth was steady until 1990, when the city annexed portions of Camp Lejeune. The 2000 census reported the population of Jacksonville at 66,715 with a growth to 82,000 by 2010. About half the population lives aboard Camp Lejeune and the New River Air Station. Images courtesy of The Onslow County Museum Collections, Sarah Lee Brook photos and J Radcliff photosCity of Jacksonville, North Carolina P.O. Box 128 | Jacksonville, NC 28541 Ph: 910-938-5200 or EmailHome Contact Us Translate Employee Login Accessibility Disclaimer Powered by CivicPlus" The City of Jacksonville’s growth was steady until 1990, when the city annexed portions of Camp Lejeune. The 2000 census reported the population of Jacksonville at 66,715 with a growth to 82,000 by 2010. About half the population lives aboard Camp Lejeune and the New River Air Station.
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- 1 The population density in Jacksonville is 282% higher than Florida. 2  The median age in Jacksonville is 14% lower than Florida. 3  In Jacksonville 60.24% of the population is Caucasian.  In Jacksonville 30.64% of the population is African American.
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Jacksonville, Florida Jacksonville is the most populous city in Florida, and the twelfth most populous city in the United States. As of 2010, there were 821,784 people and 366,273 households in the city. Jacksonville has the country's tenth-largest Arab population, with a total population of 5,751 according to the 2000 United States Census.s of the 2006–2008 American Community Survey, 88.1% of Jacksonville's population age five and over spoke only English at home while 5.2% of the population spoke Spanish at home. About 3.2% spoke other Indo-European languages at home.
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"You are here: Home > Living & Visiting > History of JacksonvilleHistory of JacksonvilleOur History Jacksonville has grown rapidly since 1941, when Camp Lejeune was established. The same qualities that drew the Marine Corps to build the world's most complete amphibious base in Onslow County were also some of the same qualities that caused the City to be formed along the New River. Wantlands Ferry & Pelletier House The early history of Jacksonville starts with the end of the Tuscarora wars in 1713. The forced removal of Native American tribes allowed for permanent settlement of the regions between New Bern and Wilmington. The headwaters of the New River became a center of production for naval stores, particularly turpentine. The downtown waterfront park is built on the site of Wantland's Ferry, with bridges being constructed on either side of the original ferry site. The land on which this spring and Pelletier House are located was awarded to Richard Farr by a royal grant from King George II of England in 1736. James Wantland, an adjoining landowner and innkeeper, subsequently purchased this 640-acre tract from Farr in 1753 and became the spring's namesake. Shortly thereafter, he initiated ferry operations across the New River at this site. In 1756, James Wantland agreed to give the county one-acre near his ferry for the construction of a new courthouse. With the destruction of the second courthouse by fire, and the third by the hurricane of 1752, and with the county being settled increasingly toward its interior, it was determined that Wantland's Ferry would be the most suitable and convenient location for the new courthouse. The resulting town and county seat, which eventually became Jacksonville, was until 1819, known as Wantland's Ferry. (On the sign at waterfront park) The Pelletier House was built in the 1850s by Rufus Ferrand Pelletier and sits atop Wantland Spring on the banks of the New River in what is today, downtown Jacksonville. Initially constructed as a one-room dwelling to serve as home and office, additional rooms were built onto the structure during later years. The house itself was originally part of a turpentine lot owned by Rufus Pelletier and his brother William Pelletier. These rooms were damaged during a fire in the early 1950s. The house was occupied by Pelletier's daughter Eliza until her death in 1954, at which point the Onslow Historical Society acquired and maintained the structure until January 25, 2013 when Onslow County took over ownership. The house is opened for public viewings on special occasions. Jacksonville is Established The County of Onslow was formed in 1731, from New Hanover. It was named in honor of Arthur Onslow, who for more than 30 years was speaker of the House of Commons in the British Parliament. In the early years the county court, which also operated the government, sat at several different locations. After storms, a fire, and other calamities destroyed or damaged early courthouses and homes where the court sat, a new courthouse was ordered built at Wantlandâs Ferry. The first court was held there in July 1757. Jacksonville was authorized as a town in 1842, to honor President Andrew Jackson. Although still up for debate, some believe that Andrew Jackson was born in North Carolina. Because his hometown of Waxhaws was on the border between North Carolina and South Carolina, President Andrew Jackson is the only commander-in-chief whose exact state of birth is unknown. Jackson's mother was making a trip across the Appalachian Mountains after burying her husband, who died three weeks before his son was born. Raised by his uncles, Jackson began studying law in Salisbury, North Carolina, in his late teens. In 1787, he was admitted to the bar and became a lawyer in Jonesborough, an area that is now part of Tennessee. Jackson continues to be widely regarded as one of the most influential US presidents in history, as well as one of the most aggressive and controversial. His ardent support of individual liberty effected political and governmental change, including many prominent and lasting national policies. (source biography.com) It was not until 1849, that the town of Jacksonville was laid out. Agriculture and products could be shipped along the New River and were the mainstays of the economy during this time. Historical writer Bill Sharpe described the time as âthe river yielded world-famous oysters and the hogs, world-famous hams. The county seemed heedless of the restless yearning of its neighbors for development."" Camp Lejeune That changed after December 15, 1940, when the decision was made to locate Camp Lejeune in Onslow County. Prior to that time, private business was conducted in the county courthouse because there was no other place. Former newspaper and magazine editor Billy Arthur wrote, âAgricultural income was $4 million from tobacco, corn, peanuts and hams. The fishing industry was comparably profitable.â He described the town before Camp Lejeune as quiet and where the most profitable business was operating a restaurant that fed the 10-member Kiwanis Club. Within a few days, the population doubled from 800, with hundreds more workers coming to the area to work on defense projects as part of the war effort. Property values escalated according to how close they were to the base of operations. The Riverview hotel was taken over by the Navy for the construction headquarters. The Register of Deeds office stayed open late into the night to accommodate the condemnation of land and the recording of the deeds. (image right - early construction at Camp Lejeune) Continuing Growth The City of Jacksonvilleâs growth was steady until 1990, when the city annexed portions of Camp Lejeune. The 2000 census reported the population of Jacksonville at 66,715 with a growth to 82,000 by 2010. About half the population lives aboard Camp Lejeune and the New River Air Station. Images courtesy of The Onslow County Museum Collections, Sarah Lee Brook photos and J Radcliff photosCity of Jacksonville, North Carolina P.O. Box 128 | Jacksonville, NC 28541 Ph: 910-938-5200 or EmailHome Contact Us Translate Employee Login Accessibility Disclaimer Powered by CivicPlus" The first court was held there in July 1757. Jacksonville was authorized as a town in 1842, to honor President Andrew Jackson. Although still up for debate, some believe that Andrew Jackson was born in North Carolina.
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Jacksonville Festivals 2018, 2019 Isle of Faith UMC - Jacksonville, FL 32224, Jacksonville, Florida. About Festivals in Jacksonville. The festival fanatic cannot skip over one of Florida's premier destinations for fun in the sun. Jacksonville offers countless events and festivals every year that rival some of the top festivals in the country. Festivals in Jacksonville feature both emerging and renowned artists and makers that make up the culture of the city through music and arts and crafts.
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Jacksonville, NC Income and Careers Jacksonville, NC Income and Careers. As of 2010-2014, the per capita income of Jacksonville is $21,212, which is lower than the state average of $25,608 and is lower than the national average of $28,555. Jacksonville median household income is $41,293, which has grown by 26.88% since 2000. The median household income growth rate is higher than the state average rate of 19.16% and is about the same as the national average rate of 27.36%. On average Jacksonville residents spend 20.1 minutes per day commuting to work, which is lower than the state average of 23.5 minutes and is lower than the national average of 25.7 minutes.
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Jacksonville, Florida Jacksonville is the most populous city in Florida, and the twelfth most populous city in the United States. As of 2010, there were 821,784 people and 366,273 households in the city. Jacksonville has the country's tenth-largest Arab population, with a total population of 5,751 according to the 2000 United States Census.
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- Jacksonville Mall offers excellent shopping in the New River Air Station and Jacksonville, North Carolina (NC) area.
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Jacksonville University Jacksonville University. Jacksonville University (JU) is a private, nonprofit, regionally accredited university located in Jacksonville, Florida. Founded in 1934, our mission is to prepare each student for life-long success in learning, achieving, leading and serving.
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Jacksonville Beach Jacksonville Beach Found along northeast Florida’s First Coast, Jacksonville Beach offers vast stretches of gorgeous beach, a newly redesigned golf course, a famous fishing pier and boatloads of water activities.
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- As of the 2010 United States census, the population stood at 70,145, which makes Jacksonville the 14th largest city in North Carolina.
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5 Great Neighborhoods in Jacksonville Proximity to the airport, Jacksonville Zoo and Huguenot Park — and the convenience to downtown — have converted this sleepy section of town to desirable riverfront living in neighborhoods like Yellowbluff and Oceanway.
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Main Street Bridge (Jacksonville) The Main Street Bridge, officially the John T. Alsop Jr. Bridge, is a bridge crossing the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. It was the second bridge built across the river. It carries four lanes of traffic, and is signed as US 1/US 90. A lift bridge, it opened in July 1941 at a cost of $1.5 million. In 1957 it was named after Mayor John T. Alsop Jr., but continues to be known, even on road signs, as the Main Street Bridge. It remains one of the most recognizable features of the Downtown Jacksonville skyline.
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- Main Street Bridge (Jacksonville) The Main Street Bridge, officially the John T. Alsop Jr. Bridge, is a bridge crossing the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. It was the second bridge built across the river. It carries four lanes of traffic, and is signed as US 1/US 90 (SR 5/SR 10). A lift bridge, it opened in July 1941 at a cost of $1.5 million. In 1957 it was named after Mayor John T. Alsop Jr., but continues to be known, even on road signs, as the Main Street Bridge. It remains one of the most recognizable features of the Downtown Jacksonville skyline.
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Jacksonville, Florida The state of Florida, including Jacksonville, is a huge flat plateau with a high water table, and surface lakes are very shallow. The United States Geological Survey states that the highest point in Jacksonville is only 40 feet (12.2 meters) above sea level, making the area susceptible to flooding and storm surge.
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- The Jacksonville-Baldwin rail trail is a wonderful asset in a city that is already a pleasure to live in. I'm a resident of Jacksonville and have been riding the trail nearly every weekend for about a year and a half. It's a great way to relax and get some fresh air. The Jacksonville trail head is easily accessible via I-295.