Jacksonville in Calhoun County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Jacksonville, Alabama
“Gem of the Hills”
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010
1. Jacksonville, Alabama Marker
Inscription.
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.
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.
49.077′ N, 85° 46.398′ W. Marker is in Jacksonville, Alabama, in Calhoun County. Marker is on Mountain Street Northwest west of Woodward Avenue Northwest, on the left. Marker is located by the old Selma, Rome and Dalton Railroad Depot along the Chief Ladiga Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jacksonville AL 36265, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Jacksonville, Alabama Marker next to the Chief Ladiga Trail
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010
3. Jacksonville's Old Selma, Rome and Dalton Railroad Depot by the Chief Ladiga Trail
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010
4. Jacksonville's Old Selma, Rome and Dalton Railroad Depot by the Chief Ladiga Trail
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010
5. Downtown Jacksonville, Alabama east side of the Town Square
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010
6. Downtown Jacksonville, Alabama west side of the town square
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010
7. Confederate Monument in the Town Square
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010
8. Downtown Jacksonville, Alabama east side of Town Square looking south.
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010
9. Bibb Graves Hall at Jacksonville State University
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010
10. Image of Chief Ladiga
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 3,665 times since then and 50 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week October 24, 2010. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on October 3, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.