Founded in 1833 on land purchased from Creek Indian Chief "Du-Hoag" Ladiga.
First called Drayton, the town was renamed to honor President Andrew Jackson in 1834.
Jacksonville is home to Jacksonville State University. Jacksonville offers a smaller
manufacturing range and retail and business services that are very beneficial to the community.
Jacksonville offers several historic sites such as the Henry Farm Barn, the Profile Cotton Mill
Historic District and Aderholdt’s Mill. Whether you are wanting to watch the JSU Gamecocks
take the field at Paul Snow Stadium or biking and walking down the Chief Ladiga Trail,
Jacksonville offers several outdoor activities to suit your needs.
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