On Black Hammock Island in the national Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, a University of North Florida team discovered some of the oldest remnants of pottery in the United States, dating to 2500 BCE. Jacksonville operates the largest urban park system in the United States, providing facilities and services at more than 337 locations on more than 80,000 acres (320km2) throughout the city. [138], According to Forbes magazine in 2007, Jacksonville ranked third among the top ten U.S. cities as destinations for jobs. [68] The tallest building in Downtown Jacksonville's skyline is the Bank of America Tower, constructed in 1990 as the Barnett Center. Jacksonville, like most large cities in the United States, suffered from many negative effects of rapid urban sprawl after World War II. The secondary goal was to provide effective social services, work with residents to improve their quality of life, encourage employment and self-sufficiency, and help residents move out of assisted housing. A handful of significant literary works and authors are associated with Jacksonville and the surrounding area. The city's manufacturing base provides 4.5% of local jobs, versus 8.5% nationally. Jacksonville, Florida is an unforgettable destination for meetings, conventions, reunions and more. Jacksonville is in the First Coast region of northeast Florida and is centered on the banks of the St. Johns River, about 25 miles (40 km) south of the Georgia state line and about 340 miles (550 km) north of Miami. Following further development and a final 18-month feasibility study, the UMTA selected Jacksonville as one of seven cities to receive federal funding for an automated people mover. [13] The Jacksonville Beaches communities are along the adjacent Atlantic coast. [136] Other institutions with a notable presence in Jacksonville include Macquarie Group, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Citi, Citizens Property Insurance, Fidelity Investments, Ally Financial and Aetna. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. Orlando Business Journal previously reported in November 2022 on the developer's plans to build a 350-unit apartment community on the property.. [159] The World of Nations Celebration has been held in Metropolitan Park since 1993, and features a number of events, food and souvenirs from various countries. The house of Zephaniah Kingsley, barn, kitchen, and slave cabins have been preserved. [128] Other notable companies based in Jacksonville or with a large presence include Florida Blue, Swisher International Group, BOA Merrill Lynch, Fanatics, Crowley Maritime, Web.com, Firehouse Subs and Deutsche Bank. [119] There were an estimated 8,581 Muslims attending seven mosques, the largest being the Islamic Center of Northeast Florida. The United States military is the largest employer in Jacksonville and its total economic impact is approximately $6.1billion annually. [181][182][183] The Jacksonville Armada FC is a soccer team that began play in the North American Soccer League (NASL) in 2015. Phone: 541-899-1231. [52] The consolidation created a 900-square-mile entity. Quick Links. The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens. [40] It is said the glow from the flames could be seen in Savannah, Georgia, and the smoke plumes seen in Raleigh, North Carolina. [195] Five other schools, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts (#33), Mandarin High School (#97), Duncan U. Fletcher High School (#205), Sandalwood High School (#210), and Englewood High School (#1146) were also included in the list. [137], Jacksonville is a rail, air, and highway focal point and a busy port of entry, with Jacksonville International Airport, ship repair yards and extensive freight-handling facilities. In late 1963, Duval County was spending $299 per student compared to the state average spending of $372 per student. NFL Playoff Divisional Round First Thought Predictions New York at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Buffalo Dallas at San Francisco. Both of these are "open-air" malls, with a mix of stores but not contained under the same roof. In a mere eight hours, it swept through 146 city blocks, destroyed over 2,000 buildings, left about 10,000 homeless and killed seven residents. In 2000, Sister Cities International awarded Jacksonville the Innovation Arts & Culture Award for the city's program with Nantes. The Jacksonville Sheriffs office is currently interviewing one person after they responded to a shooting on the 4900 block of Portsmouth Ave. JSO confirmed two people were shot and one died. The Coastal is a local online magazine that also publishes a quarterly paper edition.[145]. Several veterans' service organizations are also headquartered in Jacksonville, including Wounded Warrior Project. The Sunset Limited route was truncated at San Antonio, Texas as a result of the track damage in the Gulf Coast area caused by Hurricane Katrina on August 28, 2005. Fire, police, health & welfare, recreation, public works, and housing & urban development were all combined under the new government. [63] The city is home to one of the largest collections of Prairie School style buildings outside the Midwest. The remaining 0.9% of the population spoke other languages at home. Regional Links. [34] The St. John's Greys, the Milton Artillery, and Company H of 1st Florida Cavalry Regiment were also all formed by men from Jacksonville.[35]. [73][74], There are more than 500 neighborhoods within Jacksonville's vast area. Box 7 - 206 N 5th St. Jacksonville, OR 97530. WebThe City of Jacksonville invites the community to celebrate the life, legacy and service of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 36 th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast presented by Florida Blue on Friday, Jan. 13 th at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center. The "River City by the Sea" boasts more than 20 miles of wide and uncrowded beaches, close to 40 miles of the tranquil Intracoastal Waterway canal, and the longest stretch of the beautiful St. Johns River. Augustine. Development of suburbs led to a growing middle class who lived outside the urban core. It includes natural and historic areas such as the Fort Caroline National Memorial and the Kingsley Plantation, the oldest standing plantation in the state. [115], As of 2010[update], 87.1% of Jacksonville's population age five and over spoke only English at home while 5.8% of the population spoke Spanish at home. [115][116], In 2010, the median income for a household in the county was $48,829, and the median income for a family was $59,272. [191], In 2010, Duval County's crime rate was 5,106 per 100,000 people, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. [139] Jacksonville was ranked as the tenth-fastest growing city in the U.S.[140], To emphasize the city's transportation business and capabilities, the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce filed Jacksonville America's Logistics Center as a trademark on November 9, 2007. It caused storm surge, extensive flooding of the Atlantic Ocean and St. Johns River, and wind damage; the storm knocked out power for 250,000 people. Jacksonville is ready to welcome groups of 10 or 10,000! The construction of federal highways essentially subsidized development of suburban housing, and wealthier, better established residents moved to newer housing in the suburbs. In 1995, John Delaney, a resident of Neptune Beach within Duval County, was elected as mayor of the city of Jacksonville. The city has several outstanding historical properties, some of which have been adapted to new uses. [215] A JaxPort spokesperson said in 2008 that they expect 170,000 passengers to sail each year. Airports in Jacksonville are managed by the Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA). The Jacksonville Jazz Festival, held downtown, is the second-largest jazz festival in the nation,[158] while Springing the Blues, one of the oldest and largest blues festivals, has been held in Jacksonville Beach since 1990. [36] However, Union forces captured a Confederate position at the Battle of St. Johns Bluff, and occupied Jacksonville in 1862. The city's largest ethnic group, non-Hispanic white,[48] declined from 75.8% of the population in 1970 to 55.1% by 2010.[61]. Service on the Silver Palm was cut back to Savannah, Georgia in 2002. [115], As of 2000, speakers of English as a first language accounted for 90.60% of all residents, while those who spoke Spanish made up 4.13%, Tagalog 1.00%, French 0.47%, Arabic 0.44%, German 0.43%, Vietnamese at 0.31%, Russian was 0.21% and Italian made up 0.17% of the population.[118]. The St. Johns Town Center opened in 2005, on the south side of Jacksonville. For technical or billing issues, please contact Archive Customer Support. 23.9% of households had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. [196] Other private schools in Jacksonville include Arlington Country Day School, the Bolles School, Trinity Christian Academy, and the Episcopal School of Jacksonville. [86] It caused severe storm surge and flooding, passing the flood record of Hurricane Dora in 1964.[85]. [14] Jacksonville's military bases and the nearby Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay form the third largest military presence in the United States. Jacksonville has two fully enclosed shopping malls. [135], Deutsche Bank's growth in the city is an example of such change. [80], The city of Jacksonville usually averages only about 10 to 15 nights at or below freezing. Sun-Ray Cinema, also known as the 5 Points Theatre and Riverside Theatre, opened in 1927. The LaVilla Museum opened in 1999 and features a permanent display of African-American history. The 1980s were a quiet decade for musical talent in Jacksonville. His most lasting contribution is the River City Renaissance program, a $235million bond issued in 1993 by the city of Jacksonville which funded urban renewal and revamped the city's historic downtown neighborhoods. Britt Music Festival; Friends of Jacksonville's Cemetery; Jacksonville Boosters; View All /QuickLinks.aspx. The high point of Jacksonville rises to 190 feet above sea level on Trail Ridge, along the boundary with Baker County. [203], Over the course of 127 years, the system has grown from that one room library to become one of the largest in the state. Jacksonville is the most populous city in Florida, and the twelfth most populous city in the United States. On August 27, 1960, a white mob attacked civil rights demonstrators in Hemming Park with clubs. Both units fought as part of the 3rd Florida Infantry. Jacksonville is home to many breweries and a growing number of distilleries. On September 20, 1565, a Spanish force from the nearby Spanish settlement of St. Augustine attacked Fort Caroline, and killed nearly all the French soldiers defending it. Jacksonville is also home to a notable collection of Mid-Century modern architecture. As part of consolidation in 1968, the two merged, creating the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO). The strength of the city's economy lies in its broad diversification. At the time of contact with Europeans, all Mocama villages in present-day Jacksonville were part of the powerful chiefdom known as the Saturiwa, centered around the mouth of the St. Johns River. As of 2010[update], there were 821,784 people and 366,273 households in the city. It replaced the outdated Jacksonville Coliseum that was built in 1960 and demolished on June 26, 2003. Smaller aircraft use Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport (IATA: CRG, ICAO: KCRG, FAA LID: CRG) in Arlington, Herlong Recreational Airport (ICAO: KHEG, FAA LID: HEG) on the Westside, and Cecil Airport (IATA: VQQ, ICAO: KVQQ, FAA LID: VQQ), at Cecil Commerce Center. [119][126], ARDA also estimated 4,595 Hindus, 3,530 Buddhists and 650 Bahs in the Jacksonville area in 2010.[119]. Though no battles were fought in Jacksonville proper, the city changed hands several times between Union and Confederate forces. The parade and festivities usually take place over the course of the weekend, usually the first or second weekend in October in Jacksonville's Riverside neighborhood. [32][33], After their defeat in the American Revolutionary War, Britain returned control of the territory to Spain in 1783 via the Peace of Paris. Jacksonville is the 47th-largest local television market in the United States. Jacksonville's location on the St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean proved instrumental to the growth of the city and its industry. [59][60], As has been typical of other metropolitan areas across the country, suburban growth has continued around Jacksonville, where large areas of land were available for development, drawing more residents, businesses and jobs from the city. With $500,000 of prizes up for grabs, up to 1000 boats participate with almost 30,000 spectators watching. Other popular acts from Jacksonville were hip hop acts 95 South, 69 Boyz, and the Quad City DJ's. To that end, JHA works with HabiJax to help low and moderate income families to escape the public housing cycle and become successful, productive, homeowners and taxpayers. [115], In 2010, 6.7% of the population identified as of American ancestry (regardless of race or ethnicity. This eliminated a separate county executive or legislature, and supplanted these positions with the Mayor of Jacksonville and the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, respectively. AT&T (formerly BellSouth) is Jacksonville's local phone provider, and their U-Verse service offers TV, internet, and VoIP phone service to customers served by fiber-to-the-premises or fiber-to-the-node using a VRAD. Spanish moss at a nearby mattress factory was quickly engulfed in flames and enabled the fire to spread rapidly. WebJacksonville City Hall 315 S Ragsdale Street Jacksonville, TX 75766 Phone: 903-586-3510. Such cold weather is usually short-lived. 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They also are an example of a business that has moved operations to the suburbs. Mean monthly maxima and minima (i.e. The Foundation focuses on many initiatives, such as Honor Rows, anti-tobacco programs, NFL Play 60, and support for veterans. Out of the 4.3%, 1.8% were Filipino, 0.9% were Indian, 0.6% Other Asian, 0.5% Vietnamese, 0.3% Chinese, 0.2% Korean, and 0.1% were Japanese. The port will require approximately $500million in facility enhancements to support the larger vessel, which took several years to complete. [169], Three other art galleries are at educational institutions in town. [133], Jacksonville's financial sector has benefited from a rapidly changing business culture, as have other Sunbelt cities such as Atlanta, Tampa, and Charlotte. In addition, the art exhibits are changed periodically. Enjoy fine art and European-inspired gardens along the St. Johns River at the Cummer. In the Skirmish of the Brick Church in 1862, Confederates won their first victory in the state. [81], Normal monthly mean temperatures range from 54.2F (12.3C) in January to 82.5F (28.1C) in July; high temperatures average 65.5 to 91.9F (18.6 to 33.3C) throughout the year. In 2004, Jacksonville was inundated by Hurricane Frances and Hurricane Jeanne, which made landfall south of the area, and suffered minor damage from Tropical Storm Bonnie, which spawned a minor tornado. [171][172] In addition to document displays, an antique-book library has numerous volumes dating from the late 19th century. Lumber, phosphate, paper, cigars and wood pulp are the principal exports; automobiles and coffee are among imports. In honor of the occasion, then-Mayor Hans Tanzler posed with actress Lee Meredith behind a sign marking the new border of the "Bold New City of the South" at Florida 13 and Julington Creek. Approximately 50,000 jobs in Northeast Florida are related to port activity and the port has an economic impact of $2.7billion in Northeast Florida:[143] The three maritime shippers who ship to Puerto Rico are all headquartered in Jacksonville: TOTE Maritime, Crowley Maritime, and Trailer Bridge. St Johns, FL. A number of cultural events are also held in Jacksonville. [185], College sports, especially college football, are popular in Jacksonville. Exercise machine. Enter Your City, ST or ZIP Code Remember Me. A portion of proceeds from ticket sales and memberships goes directly to protecting animals and plants around the world. About 10.5% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.4% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those aged 65 or over. When a consolidation referendum was held in 1967, voters approved the plan with a 65 percent approval. 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In October 2016, Hurricane Matthew caused major flooding and damage to Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach, the first such damage in the area since 2004. U.S. Highway1 (US1) and US17 travel through the city from the south to the north, and US23 enters the city running concurrently with US1. There are seven bridges over the St. Johns River at Jacksonville. There were around 1200 Protestant congregations in various denominations. Governor William Sherman Jennings declared martial law and sent the state militia to maintain order; on May 17, municipal authority resumed. The state of Florida has designated Cecil Airport a space port, allowing horizontal lift spacecraft to use the facility. During World War II, The U.S. Navy became a major employer and economic force, constructing three Navy bases in the city, while the U.S. Marine Corps established Blount Island Command. 2. The largest religious group is Protestant. [51] This added momentum to proposals for government reform. The building was originally erected as the Civic Auditorium in 1962 and underwent a major renovation and construction in 1996. Local Links . The eye crossed St. Augustine with winds that had just barely diminished to 110mph (180km/h), making it a strong Category 2 on the Saffir-Simpson Scale. MLS# 1202014. Jacksonville has a coast on the Atlantic Ocean with the Jacksonville Beaches. League of Oregon Cities; Rogue Valley Council of Governments; From 1893 to 1938, Jacksonville was the site of the Florida Old Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Home; it operated a nearby cemetery. Naval Air Station Jacksonville, SW of downtown, employs more than 25,000 people. According to the Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA), in 2010 the Jacksonville metropolitan area had an estimated 365,267 Evangelical Protestants, 76,100 Mainline Protestants, and 56,769 Black Protestants, though figures for the latter were incomplete. Get the latest breaking news, sports, entertainment and obituaries in Jacksonville, FL from the Florida Times-Union. WJXT 4, WCWJ's sister station, is a former longtime CBS affiliate that turned independent in 2002. Acquired by NationsBank in 1997, Barnett Bank was the last of these banks to succumb to acquisition, and at the time was the largest banking merger in U.S. Jacksonville City Hall 315 S Ragsdale Street Jacksonville, TX 75766 Phone: 903-586-3510. Sold: 3 beds, 1 bath, 1124 sq. In 1964 all 15 of Duval County's public high schools lost their accreditation. He was mayor in 1993 when Jacksonville was awarded its National Football League franchise, the Jacksonville Jaguars. The architecture of Jacksonville varies in style. [18][19][20][21][22], The area of the modern city of Jacksonville has been inhabited for thousands of years. [189], Most of the city is in the Florida's 4th congressional district, and is represented by Republican John Rutherford. His first success as a writer was the poem "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" (1899), which his brother Rosamond Johnson set to music; the song became unofficially known as the "Negro National Anthem."[162]. This online archive is for access and use only by individuals for personal use. Notable television series or made-for-television films that have been partially or completely shot in Jacksonville include Inherit the Wind (1988), Orpheus Descending (1990), Saved by the Light (1995), The Babysitter's Seduction (1996), First Time Felon (1997), Safe Harbor (2009), Recount (2008), American Idol (2009), and Ash vs Evil Dead (2015). The police largely stood by. On land, Jacksonville is home to the largest urban park system in the nation, with 10 state and national parks. With an easy-going attitude, Jacksonville truly is the perfect place to visit or stay a while. Additionally, State Road202 (J. Turner Butler Boulevard) provides freeway access to the Jacksonville beaches from I-95 on the Southside. Fax: 541-899-7882. A $152 million project to create a high-speed interchange at the intersection of Interstates 10 and 95 began in February 2005, after the conclusion of Super Bowl XXXIX. The eastern terminus of US90 is in nearby Jacksonville Beach near the Atlantic Ocean. It has a height of 617ft (188m) and includes 42 floors. $30. The rarity of direct strikes is attributed to chance. The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens boasts the second largest animal collection in the state. Jacksonville is the principal city in the Jacksonville metropolitan area, with a population of 1,345,596 in 2010. The University of North Florida (UNF), opened in 1972, is a public institution and a member of the State University System of Florida. Local Links . 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