Historic Jacksonville shares tidbits from Jacksonville history every Tuesday on our Facebook page. There's a great story to tell you about the history behind one of the supposedly haunted ghost towns where I live near here in Oregon. Its 32 acres contain over 4,000 grave sites. Explore the roots of the area from the days of the 1850’s gold rush to now through a variety of historical tour options including a self guided walking tour, as well as trolley and Segway tours. November 13, 1966 (Jacksonville city limits: Jacksonville: Founded in 1852 as a mining town, Jacksonville became the principal financial and commercial center of southern Oregon until it was bypassed by the railroad.The town's unusual state of preservation and completeness make it a uniquely intact example of a mid-19th century inland commercial town. History. Robertson, Phillips, and the History of the Screwdriver - Duration: 16:25. Our goals, then and now, remain the same: education, preservation and restoration efforts for the cemetery. Jacksonville Cemetery held its first burial in October 1859, a few months before it officially opened for burials. 1.555.555.555 | info@yourdomain.com Facebook Twitter Quick visit to the Historic Jacksonville Cemetery.

Eastwood Cemetery is significant for its association with the earliest period of settlement and development of Medford and is one of several established by the fraternal organization in Oregon. Historic Jacksonville, Inc. brings the history of Jacksonville and Southern Oregon to life through tours, events, and activities that share the stories of the pioneers who settled the region. The Friends of Jacksonville's Historic Cemetery, Inc. was formed in 2008, and is an all volunteer, 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Jacksonville's Historic Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in the Pacific Northwest and one of the few that has remained in continuous use since being dedicated in 1860. History buffs will be in their element when The Friends of Jacksonville’s Historic Cemetery once again present their annual fundraiser, Meet the Pioneers. The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered Recommended for you The cemetery remains an active cemetery and is still very much a part of modern day Jacksonville as it was back in 1859. Call Us Today! The cemetery is registered as a part of Jacksonville's National Landmark Status, as well as with the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries. Publisher's View column from the Jacksonville Review, a local newspaper published in historic Jacksonville, Oregon. The cemetery was platted in 1859 and dedicated in 1860, but there are headstones with earlier dates.

Jacksonville's Historic Cemetery - Located in beautiful Jacksonville, Oregon, a National Landmark City. Jacksonville, Oregon is one that has trolley rides on Halloween to see if you have a sighting of ghosts during the tour of the history of sightings people have said to have seen and the town's history. There is so much history available there and the Jacksonville Cemetery is no exception. I.O.O.F Eastwood Cemetery 1581 Siskiyou Boulevard Established in 1890, the Medford I.O.O.F. It was dedicated in 1860, the same year that the City of Jacksonville was incorporated. Established in 1859, it is the final resting place for some 4,000 area citizens. This event for 2019 is now SOLD OUT! Its period of historical significance comprises the years 1890 to 1915. Steeped in history, the entire town of Jacksonville is designated a National Historic Landmark. Established in 1859, it is the final resting place for some 4,000 area citizens. Jacksonville’s Historic Cemetery, located at the end of West “D” Street, is one of the oldest cemeteries in the Pacific Northwest and one of the few that has remained in continuous use. However, it is with great regret that we have canceled all of our summer events!