Jacksonville, Alabama
Jacksonville is a city of 14,437 people in Calhoun County, Alabama, founded in July 20, 1833.
Why visit Jacksonville
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 41 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ten Oaks and Aderholdt's Mill.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Jacksonville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Jacksonville
Jacksonville is a city in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 14,385, 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.
From the Wikipedia article Jacksonville, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks9
Ten Oaks
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
House in Jacksonville, Alabama
Aderholdt's Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
United States historic place
Alexander Woods House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
House in Jacksonville, Alabama
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Dr. J.C. Francis Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic building in Jacksonville, Alabama
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes41
Jefferson's
Restaurant · Wings, Burger · 0.6 mi
407 Pelham Road North, Jacksonville
Mo-Su 11:00-21:30; We,Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
The Anchor Coffee Bar and Bistro
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Bistro · 0.4 mi
5 Public Square East, Jacksonville
Chow's Seafood and Asian Bistro
Restaurant · Asian · 0.4 mi
611 Pelham Road South, Jacksonville
Yamato Steak House of Japan
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.7 mi
105 Mountain Street Northwest, Jacksonville
29 more on the map.
History
Jacksonville was founded on July 20, 1833, on land purchased from Creek Indian Ho-bith Tus-tun-nuck-i.e., referred to as "Ladiga" by the men who bought the land. First called Drayton, 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.
From the History section of Jacksonville, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship22
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
116 Clinton Street Southeast, Jacksonville
Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.0 mi
308 7th Street Northeast, Jacksonville
First Baptist Church of Jacksonville
Church · Southern Baptist · 1.7 mi
301 Henry Road Southwest, Jacksonville
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.4 mi
400 Chinabee Avenue Southeast, Jacksonville
First United Methodist Church of Jacksonville
Church · United Methodist · 0.6 mi
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Calhoun County Career Technical Center
School · 0.6 mi
1200 Church St Se, Jacksonville
Jacksonville State University College of Education and Professional Studies Complex
School · 0.7 mi
115 College St SW, Jacksonville
Healthcare3
Map of Jacksonville
108 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 30°F | 5.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 33°F | 5.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 39°F | 5.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 46°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 55°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 60°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 48°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 37°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 33°F | 5.3 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Heflin (14 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Calhoun County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2021-04-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-12-10: Hurricane Zeta (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Anniston Regional Airport (ANB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Saks 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Anniston 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Oxford 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Gadsden 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Rainbow City 21 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Talladega 33 mi southwest, about 53 min by car
- Pell City 34 mi southwest, about 55 min by car
- Boaz 35 mi northwest, about 57 min by car
- Albertville 41 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Fort Payne 45 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Jacksonville, Alabama public square, Thomson200, CC0
- ~ Ten Oaks in Jacksonville, Alabama, Jeffery Steading, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HABS 1st Presby Jacksonville AL from S, Historic American Buildings Survey, 1935, Public domain
- REAR AND SIDE VIEW (N.W.) - Presbyterian Church, North Chinabee & East Clinton Streets, Jacksonville, Calhoun County, AL, Historic American Buildings Survey, 1935, Public domain
- HABS ALA,8-JACVI,3- (sheet 4 of 7) - Presbyterian Church, North Chinabee and East Clinton Streets, Jacksonville, Calhoun County, AL, Related names: Southers, Mr, Public domain
- HABS ALA,8-JACVI,3- (sheet 7 of 7) - Presbyterian Church, North Chinabee and East Clinton Streets, Jacksonville, Calhoun County, AL, Related names: Southers, Mr, Public domain
- HABS ALA,8-JACVI,3- (sheet 5 of 7) - Presbyterian Church, North Chinabee and East Clinton Streets, Jacksonville, Calhoun County, AL, Related names: Southers, Mr, Public domain
- Alexander Woods House Nov 2017 1, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mill with Water Wheel, Aderholdt's Mill Road, Anniston vicinity (Calhoun County, Alabama), W. N. Manning, Photographer, Public domain
- Dr. J. C. Francis Office, Jacksonville, AL, 2016-06-28, Jeffery Steading, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jacksonville State University College of Nursing, Thomson200, CC0
- Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church (Jacksonville, Alabama) - exterior 2, Nheyob, CC BY 4.0
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