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{{short description|City in Alabama, United States}}
{{short description|City in Alabama, United States}}
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| official_name = Jacksonville
| name = Jacksonville, Alabama
| settlement_type = [[City (Alabama)|City]]
| settlement_type = [[City (Alabama)|City]]
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| official_name = City of Jacksonville
| motto = "Education – Commerce – Heritage"
| motto = "Education – Commerce – Heritage"
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| image_caption = Downtown Jacksonville Historic District
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| map_caption = Location in Calhoun County and Alabama
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| subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Alabama|County]]
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Calhoun County, Alabama|Calhoun]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Calhoun County, Alabama|Calhoun]]
| government_type =
| government_type = [[Mayor–council government|Mayor–Council]]
| leader_title = Mayor
| leader_title = [[Mayoralty in the United States|Mayor]]
| leader_name = Johnny L. Smith
| leader_name = Johnny L. Smith
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| leader_title1 = [[City council|Council]]
| leader_name1 = Jacksonville City Council
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| established_title = Founded
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| area_total_km2 = 28.28
| area_total_km2 = 28.28
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| timezone = [[Central Time Zone (North America)|Central (CST)]]
| timezone = [[Central Time Zone (North America)|Central (CST)]]
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'''Jacksonville''' is a city in [[Calhoun County, Alabama|Calhoun County]], [[Alabama]], United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 14,385,<ref name=":0" /> which is a 14.6% increase since 2010 and a 71.2% increase since 2000. It is included in the [[Anniston-Oxford Metropolitan Area|Anniston-Oxford Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. The city is home to [[Jacksonville State University]], which is a center of commerce and one of the largest employers in the area.
'''Jacksonville''' is a city in [[Calhoun County, Alabama|Calhoun County]], [[Alabama]], United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 14,385,<ref name=":0" /> which is a 14.6% increase since 2010 and a 71.2% increase since 2000. It is included in the [[Anniston-Oxford Metropolitan Area|Anniston-Oxford Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. The city is home to [[Jacksonville State University]], which is a center of commerce and one of the largest employers in the area.


==History==
==History==
Jacksonville was founded in 1833 on land purchased from [[Muscogee|Creek Indian]] Chief "Du-Hoag" Ladiga. First called Drayton, the town was renamed to honor President [[Andrew Jackson]] in 1834. There are a couple [[American Civil War|Civil War]] monuments in town, including a statue of Major [[John Pelham (officer)|John Pelham]] in the city cemetery and a statue of a Confederate soldier in the middle of the square. Jacksonville served as the county seat for Calhoun County (pronounced Cal'n County) until the 20th century when the county seat moved to [[Anniston, Alabama|Anniston]]. [[Jacksonville State University]] was founded here in 1883.
Jacksonville was founded in July 20, 1833, on land purchased from [[Muscogee|Creek Indian]] Chief "Du-Hoag" Ladiga. First called Drayton,<ref>{{Citation|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-1971. NARA Microfilm Publication, M841, 145 rolls. Records of the Post Office Department, Record Group Number 28|publisher=[[National Archives and Records Administration|National Archives]]|place=Washington, D.C.}}</ref> the town was renamed to honor President [[Andrew Jackson]] in 1834. There are several [[American Civil War|Civil War]] monuments in town, including a statue of Major [[John Pelham (officer)|John Pelham]] in the city cemetery and a statue of a Confederate soldier in the middle of the square. Jacksonville served as the county seat for Calhoun County until the 20th century when the county seat moved to [[Anniston, Alabama|Anniston]]. [[Jacksonville State University]] was founded in the city in 1883.


An EF3 tornado hit Jacksonville on [[March 20–22, 2018, nor'easter|March 19, 2018]], causing extensive damage to the city and Jacksonville State University, almost $42 million in damages.<ref name=WTVM>{{cite news|url=http://www.wtvm.com/story/38116937/jacksonville-state-holds-first-graduation-following-tornado|title=Jacksonville State holds first graduation following tornado|last=Huddleston|first=John|work=WTVM|access-date=July 19, 2018}}</ref> The relatively low number of casualties, specifically just four injuries, was attributed by some to the fact that the university was on [[spring break]] at the time.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/04/09/jacksonville-state-university-releases-security-cam-videos-of-ef-3-tornado/?noredirect=on|title=Watch the horrible EF-3 tornado tear up Jacksonville State University in security cam video|last=Fritz|first=Angela|newspaper=The Washington Post|access-date=July 19, 2018}}</ref><ref name=WHNT>{{cite news|url=https://whnt.com/2018/04/09/classes-resume-at-jacksonville-state-university-after-tornado/|title=Classes resume at Jacksonville State University after tornado|last=Porter|first=Joel|work=WHNT|access-date=July 19, 2018}}</ref> More than 1,000 volunteers assisted in the immediate tornado relief.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.annistonstar.com/free/more-than-volunteers-pour-into-jacksonville-for-tornado-relief-work/article_bd48e7c2-2edc-11e8-8cb5-030ce95f0b39.html|title=More than 1,000 volunteers pour into Jacksonville for tornado relief work (updated with video)|last=McCreless|first=Patrick|work=The Anniston Star|access-date=July 19, 2018}}</ref> Caleb Howard, then a senior at Jacksonville State University, said that "[i]t's been amazing to see the university and the community come together." Classes resumed at the university the following month.<ref name=WHNT /> Although the university's usual site for graduation, Pete Mathews Coliseum, was damaged in the tornado along with over 20 other buildings, the first spring graduation since the tornado proceeded as scheduled on May 4 outside the football stadium. Dr. John Beeler, the university's president, said "It's a joyous event generally because you're celebrating the accomplishments of all your graduates, but it's an even more joyous event because to me it's a celebration of how far we've come in a short time in recovering from these tornadoes."<ref name=WTVM />
An EF3 tornado hit Jacksonville on [[March 20–22, 2018, nor'easter|March 19, 2018]], causing extensive damage to the city and the university of almost $42 million.<ref name=WTVM>{{cite news|url=http://www.wtvm.com/story/38116937/jacksonville-state-holds-first-graduation-following-tornado|title=Jacksonville State holds first graduation following tornado|last=Huddleston|first=John|work=WTVM|access-date=July 19, 2018}}</ref> The relatively low number of casualties &ndash; just four injuries &ndash; was attributed by some to the fact that the university was on [[spring break]] at the time.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/04/09/jacksonville-state-university-releases-security-cam-videos-of-ef-3-tornado/?noredirect=on|title=Watch the horrible EF-3 tornado tear up Jacksonville State University in security cam video|last=Fritz|first=Angela|newspaper=The Washington Post|access-date=July 19, 2018}}</ref><ref name=WHNT>{{cite news|url=https://whnt.com/2018/04/09/classes-resume-at-jacksonville-state-university-after-tornado/|title=Classes resume at Jacksonville State University after tornado|last=Porter|first=Joel|work=WHNT|access-date=July 19, 2018}}</ref> More than 1,000 volunteers assisted in the immediate tornado relief.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.annistonstar.com/free/more-than-volunteers-pour-into-jacksonville-for-tornado-relief-work/article_bd48e7c2-2edc-11e8-8cb5-030ce95f0b39.html|title=More than 1,000 volunteers pour into Jacksonville for tornado relief work (updated with video)|last=McCreless|first=Patrick|work=The Anniston Star|access-date=July 19, 2018}}</ref> Caleb Howard, then a senior at Jacksonville State University, said that "[i]t's been amazing to see the university and the community come together." Classes resumed at the university the following month.<ref name=WHNT /> Although the university's usual site for graduation, Pete Mathews Coliseum, was damaged in the tornado along with over 20 other buildings, the first spring graduation since the tornado proceeded as scheduled on May 4 outside the football stadium. Dr. John Beeler, the university's president, said "It's a joyous event generally because you're celebrating the accomplishments of all your graduates, but it's an even more joyous event because to me it's a celebration of how far we've come in a short time in recovering from these tornadoes."<ref name=WTVM />


==Geography==
==Geography==
Nestled in the foothills of the [[Appalachian Mountains|Appalachians]], Jacksonville is located at 33°48'56.758" North, 85°45'37.681" West (33.815766, -85.760467).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
Jacksonville is located at 33°48'56.758" North, 85°45'37.681" West (33.815766, -85.760467), in the foothills of the [[Appalachian Mountains]].<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> It lies in a valley between [[Choccolocco Mountain]] to the east and smaller ridges to the west.


According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|25.5|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{Convert|0.02|sqkm|order=flip|3}}, or 0.10%, is water. Jacksonville is located in a valley between Choccolocco Mountain to the east and smaller ridges to the west.
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|25.5|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{Convert|0.02|sqkm|order=flip|3}}, or 0.10%, is water.


===Climate===
===Climate===
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| Nov precipitation inch =3.85
| Nov precipitation inch =3.85
| Dec precipitation inch =5.35
| Dec precipitation inch =5.35
|source = NOAA(National Weather Service)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.weather.gov/wrh/Climate?wfo=bmx |title=Climate |access-date=2023-09-18 |website=weather.gov |publisher=National Oceanic and Atmosoheric Administration}}</ref>
|source = NOAA(National Weather Service)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.weather.gov/wrh/Climate?wfo=bmx |title=Climate |access-date=September 18, 2023 |website=weather.gov |publisher=National Oceanic and Atmosoheric Administration}}</ref>
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===2020 census===
===2020 census===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+Jacksonville racial composition<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US0138272&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=2021-12-11|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
|+Jacksonville racial composition<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US0138272&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=December 11, 2021|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
!Race
!Race
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!Num.
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===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the census<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2015-07-09 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2010, there were 12,548 people, 4,917 households, and 2,466 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,275|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 5,382 housing units at an average density of {{convert|546.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 68.7% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 26.8% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.5% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 1.3% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.2% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.6% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.9% from two or more races. 2.3% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.
As of the census<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=July 9, 2015 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2010, there were 12,548 people, 4,917 households, and 2,466 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,275|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 5,382 housing units at an average density of {{convert|546.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 68.7% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 26.8% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.5% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 1.3% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.2% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.6% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.9% from two or more races. 2.3% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.


There were 4,917 households, out of which 22.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.5% were married couples living together, marriage 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.8% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.91.
There were 4,917 households, out of which 22.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.5% were married couples living together, marriage 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.8% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.91.
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Two Alabama state routes pass through Jacksonville:
Two Alabama state routes pass through Jacksonville:
*[[Alabama State Route 21|State Route 21]] (Pelham Road)
*[[Alabama State Route 21|State Route 21]] (Pelham Road)
*[[Alabama State Route 204|State Route 204]] (Nisbet Street)
*[[Alabama State Route 204|State Route 204]] (Rudy Abbott Highway)


==Education==
==Education==
Jacksonville is the home of [[Jacksonville State University]], a public, coeducational university with an enrollment of almost 10,000. It offers degrees in business, communication, education, family sciences, liberal arts and sciences, nursing and technology in addition to continuing education programs. The university's campus is located a few blocks north of the square.
Jacksonville is the home of [[Jacksonville State University]], a public university with an enrollment of almost 10,000. It offers degrees in business, communication, education, family sciences, liberal arts and sciences, nursing and technology in addition to continuing education programs. The university's campus is located a few blocks north of the square.


Jacksonville is home to two public schools run by Jacksonville City Schools:
Jacksonville is home to two public schools run by Jacksonville City Schools:
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*Pleasant Valley Elementary School
*Pleasant Valley Elementary School


There is also a Christian school called Jacksonville Christian Academy (JCA) located within the city.
There is also a private school, Jacksonville Christian Academy, located within the city.


The Calhoun County Center for the Arts offers classes through the Community Center.<ref>[http://www.calcoarts.com Calhoun County Center for the Arts] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130526131730/http://calcoarts.com/ |date=2013-05-26 }}</ref>
The Calhoun County Center for the Arts offers classes through the Community Center.<ref>[http://www.calcoarts.com Calhoun County Center for the Arts] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130526131730/http://calcoarts.com/ |date=May 26, 2013 }}</ref>


==Media==
==Media==
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'''FM Radio'''
'''FM Radio'''
*[[WLJS-FM|WLJS 91.9]] - College radio, limited NPR station <ref>{{Cite web |title=WLJS 91.9 Live Stream has moved - The Friendliest Campus in the South |url=https://www.jsu.edu/92j/ |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=www.jsu.edu}}</ref>
*[[WLJS-FM|WLJS 91.9]] - College radio, limited NPR station <ref>{{Cite web |title=WLJS 91.9 Live Stream has moved - The Friendliest Campus in the South |url=https://www.jsu.edu/92j/ |access-date=May 9, 2023 |website=www.jsu.edu}}</ref>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
*[[Rick Bragg]], Alabama writer who won the [[Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing]] in 1996 while working for ''[[The New York Times]]''
* [[Rick Bragg]], journalist and 1996 [[Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing]] recipient
*[[Glen Browder]], U.S. Representative from 1989 to 1997 and professor of political science at Jacksonville State University.
* [[Glen Browder]], member of the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. House of Representatives]] from [[Alabama]]
*[[John Henry Caldwell]], U.S. Representative from 1873 to 1877.
* [[John Henry Caldwell]], member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama
*[[William Crutchfield]], U.S. Representative from 1873 to 1875. Lived in Jacksonville from 1844 to 1850.
* [[William Crutchfield]], member of the U.S. House of Representatives from [[Tennessee]]
*[[Todd Cunningham]], [[Major League Baseball]] [[center fielder]]
* [[Todd Cunningham]], [[Major League Baseball]] player
*[[Sallie Curb Arnold]], artist featured in the [[Smithsonian American Art Museum]].<ref name="SAAM">{{cite web |title=Sallie Curb Arnold |url=https://americanart.si.edu/artist/sallie-curb-arnold-144 |website=[[Smithsonian American Art Museum]]}}</ref>
* [[Sallie Curb Arnold]], 20th-century artist<ref name="SAAM">{{cite web |title=Sallie Curb Arnold |url=https://americanart.si.edu/artist/sallie-curb-arnold-144 |website=[[Smithsonian American Art Museum]]}}</ref>
*[[John Horace Forney]], [[Major general (CSA)|major general]] in the [[Confederate States Army]] during the [[American Civil War]]
* [[John Horace Forney]], [[Confederate States Army]] [[General officer|general]]
*[[William H. Forney]], U.S. Representative from 1875 to 1893
* [[William H. Forney]], member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama
*[[Riley Green (singer)|Riley Green]], country music singer
* [[Riley Green (singer)|Riley Green]], [[country music]] singer and songwriter
*[[James A. Haley]], U.S. Representative representing [[Florida]] from 1953 to 1977.
* [[James A. Haley]], member of the U.S. House of Representatives from [[Florida]]
*[[Thomas C. Hindman]], [[lawyer]], [[United States House of Representatives|United States Representative]] from the [[Arkansas's 1st congressional district|1st Congressional District]] of [[Arkansas]], and a [[Major General (CSA)|major general]] in the [[Confederate States Army]] during the [[American Civil War]].<ref name="Bioguide">{{cite encyclopedia
* [[Thomas C. Hindman]], member of the U.S. House of Representatives from [[Arkansas]] and Confederate States Army general<ref name="Bioguide">{{cite encyclopedia
|url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=H000628|title=Hindman, Thomas Carmichael - Biographical Information|access-date=2007-05-31|dictionary=[[Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]]}}</ref>
|url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=H000628|title=Hindman, Thomas Carmichael - Biographical Information|access-date=May 31, 2007|dictionary=[[Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]]}}</ref>
*[[Harvey Jackson III]], notable Alabama historian
* [[Harvey Jackson III]], 21st-century historian
*[[Lilly Ledbetter]], women's equality activist and [[plaintiff]] in the American [[employment discrimination]] case ''[[Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.]]''
* [[Lilly Ledbetter]], activist and [[plaintiff]] in the [[Supreme Court of the United States|U.S. Supreme Court]] case ''[[Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.]]''
*[[Shed Long]], professional baseball player
* [[Shed Long]], Major League Baseball player
*[[Darrell Malone]], former [[National Football League]] [[cornerback]]
* [[Darrell Malone]], [[National Football League]] player
*[[Herman Clarence Nixon]], political scientist, historian, and member of the Nashville-based [[Southern Agrarians]]
* [[Herman Clarence Nixon]], 20th-century political scientist and member of the [[Southern Agrarians]]
*[[John Pelham (officer)|John Pelham]], celebrated Confederate officer
* [[John Pelham (officer)|John Pelham]], Confederate States Army officer
*[[Neel Reid]], prominent early-twentieth century architect
* [[Neel Reid]], 20th-century architect


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.jacksonville-al.org/ City of Jacksonville official website]
* {{official website}}
* {{osmrelation-inline}}
*[http://www.jacksonville.k12.al.us/ Jacksonville City Schools]
* {{Ballotpedia}}

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Latest revision as of 00:45, 7 December 2024

Jacksonville, Alabama
City
City of Jacksonville
Downtown Jacksonville Historic District
Downtown Jacksonville Historic District
Official seal of Jacksonville, Alabama
Seal
Motto: 
"Education – Commerce – Heritage"
Location in Calhoun County and Alabama
Location in Calhoun County and Alabama
Jacksonville is located in the United States
Jacksonville
Jacksonville
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 33°48′57″N 85°45′38″W / 33.81583°N 85.76056°W / 33.81583; -85.76056
CountryUnited States
State Alabama
CountyCalhoun
FoundedJuly 20, 1833
(191 years ago) (1833-07-20)
Named forAndrew Jackson
Government
 • TypeMayor–Council
 • MayorJohnny L. Smith
 • CouncilJacksonville City Council
Area
[1]
 • Total
10.92 sq mi (28.28 km2)
 • Land10.91 sq mi (28.25 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
709 ft (216 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
14,385
 • Density1,318.76/sq mi (509.19/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36265
Area code256
FIPS code01-38272
GNIS feature ID0159857
Websitewww.jacksonville-al.org

Jacksonville is a city in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 14,385,[2] which is a 14.6% increase since 2010 and a 71.2% increase since 2000. It is included in the Anniston-Oxford Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is home to Jacksonville State University, which is a center of commerce and one of the largest employers in the area.

History

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Jacksonville was founded in July 20, 1833, on land purchased from Creek Indian Chief "Du-Hoag" Ladiga. First called Drayton,[3] the town was renamed to honor President Andrew Jackson in 1834. There are several Civil War monuments in town, including a statue of Major John Pelham in the city cemetery and a statue of a Confederate soldier in the middle of the square. Jacksonville served as the county seat for Calhoun County until the 20th century when the county seat moved to Anniston. Jacksonville State University was founded in the city in 1883.

An EF3 tornado hit Jacksonville on March 19, 2018, causing extensive damage to the city and the university of almost $42 million.[4] The relatively low number of casualties – just four injuries – was attributed by some to the fact that the university was on spring break at the time.[5][6] More than 1,000 volunteers assisted in the immediate tornado relief.[7] Caleb Howard, then a senior at Jacksonville State University, said that "[i]t's been amazing to see the university and the community come together." Classes resumed at the university the following month.[6] Although the university's usual site for graduation, Pete Mathews Coliseum, was damaged in the tornado along with over 20 other buildings, the first spring graduation since the tornado proceeded as scheduled on May 4 outside the football stadium. Dr. John Beeler, the university's president, said "It's a joyous event generally because you're celebrating the accomplishments of all your graduates, but it's an even more joyous event because to me it's a celebration of how far we've come in a short time in recovering from these tornadoes."[4]

Geography

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Jacksonville is located at 33°48'56.758" North, 85°45'37.681" West (33.815766, -85.760467), in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.[8] It lies in a valley between Choccolocco Mountain to the east and smaller ridges to the west.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.8 square miles (25.5 km2), of which 0.008 square miles (0.02 km2), or 0.10%, is water.

Climate

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Climate data for Jacksonville, Alabama (2004-2022 Precipitation only)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average precipitation inches (mm) 4.69
(119) 		5.33
(135) 		5.61
(142) 		4.77
(121) 		4.54
(115) 		4.63
(118) 		4.36
(111) 		4.12
(105) 		3.00
(76) 		3.07
(78) 		3.85
(98) 		5.35
(136) 		53.32
(1,354)
Source: NOAA(National Weather Service)[9]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850716—
1860703−1.8%
187095836.3%
1880882−7.9%
18901,23740.2%
19001,176−4.9%
19102,23189.7%
19202,3957.4%
19302,84018.6%
19402,9955.5%
19504,75158.6%
19605,67819.5%
19707,71535.9%
19809,73526.2%
199010,2835.6%
20008,404−18.3%
201012,54849.3%
202014,38514.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2020 census

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Jacksonville racial composition[2]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 7,826 54.4%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 5,085 35.35%
Native American 24 0.17%
Asian 334 2.32%
Pacific Islander 17 0.12%
Other/Mixed 646 4.49%
Hispanic or Latino 453 3.15%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 14,385 people, 4,518 households, and 2,472 families residing in the city.

2010 census

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As of the census[11] of 2010, there were 12,548 people, 4,917 households, and 2,466 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,275 inhabitants per square mile (492/km2). There were 5,382 housing units at an average density of 546.4 per square mile (211.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 68.7% White, 26.8% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. 2.3% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,917 households, out of which 22.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.5% were married couples living together, marriage 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.8% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 17.2% under the age of 18, 32.6% from 18 to 24, 20.3% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,987, and the median income for a family was $50,863. Males had a median income of $35,615 versus $26,975 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,063. About 17.6% of families and 28.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.1% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

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Two Alabama state routes pass through Jacksonville:

Education

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Jacksonville is the home of Jacksonville State University, a public university with an enrollment of almost 10,000. It offers degrees in business, communication, education, family sciences, liberal arts and sciences, nursing and technology in addition to continuing education programs. The university's campus is located a few blocks north of the square.

Jacksonville is home to two public schools run by Jacksonville City Schools:

There are also two public schools located northwest of the city proper that serve the unincorporated communities of Pleasant Valley and Williams and are run by Calhoun County Schools:

There is also a private school, Jacksonville Christian Academy, located within the city.

The Calhoun County Center for the Arts offers classes through the Community Center.[12]

Media

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Newspaper

  • The Jacksonville News - Weekly, locally owned newspaper
  • The Chanticleer - Student-run newspaper of Jacksonville State University

Magazine

Television

  • WJXS TV 24 - Local news, sports and programming

AM Radio

  • WCHA Alabama 810 - Local news, sports and Classic Country music

FM Radio

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  3. ^ Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-1971. NARA Microfilm Publication, M841, 145 rolls. Records of the Post Office Department, Record Group Number 28, Washington, D.C.: National Archives
  4. ^ a b Huddleston, John. "Jacksonville State holds first graduation following tornado". WTVM. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  5. ^ Fritz, Angela. "Watch the horrible EF-3 tornado tear up Jacksonville State University in security cam video". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  6. ^ a b Porter, Joel. "Classes resume at Jacksonville State University after tornado". WHNT. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  7. ^ McCreless, Patrick. "More than 1,000 volunteers pour into Jacksonville for tornado relief work (updated with video)". The Anniston Star. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  9. ^ "Climate". weather.gov. National Oceanic and Atmosoheric Administration. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  10. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  12. ^ Calhoun County Center for the Arts Archived May 26, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
  13. ^ "WLJS 91.9 Live Stream has moved - The Friendliest Campus in the South". www.jsu.edu. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  14. ^ "Sallie Curb Arnold". Smithsonian American Art Museum.
  15. ^ "Hindman, Thomas Carmichael - Biographical Information". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved May 31, 2007.
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