Jacksonville Historic District
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The Jacksonville Historic District encompasses the historic core of the 19th-century mining town of Jacksonville, Oregon. The city was a major mining, civic, and commercial center from 1852 to 1884, and declined thereafter, leaving a little-altered assemblage of architecture from that period. The district was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1966. The city of Jacksonville was founded in 1852 after gold was found in the nearby hills. It grew quite rapidly in its first year, and became the county seat of Jackson County when that county was organized in 1853. It became the principal financial and commercial center in the mining country of southwestern Oregon, and flourished until the 1870s. In 1873, a significant portion of the city was destroyed by fire. Although much was rebuilt afterward, the city's decline in importance was cemented when the railroad bypassed it, and the county seat was relocated to Medford in 1927. The historic district includes the city's central commercial district, on East California Street, and extends mainly northward to include adjacent residential areas. The former county courthouse is now a museum property of the local historical society, interpreting the city's history. The building stock is architecturally diverse, but limited to styles that were popular between the 1850s and 1880s in the region: the Greek Revival, Italianate, and Gothic Revival. Particularly well-preserved buildings include the 1856 Beekman Bank, which retains all of the original fixtures for a period bank. The district also includes the city's first cemetery, established in 1860. National Register of Historic Places listings in Jackson County, Oregon Media related to Jacksonville Historic District (Oregon) at Wikimedia Commons National Register of Historic Places photographic file
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When was Jacksonville Historic District listed on the National Register?
Jacksonville Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966.
What type of historic resource is Jacksonville Historic District?
Jacksonville Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Jacksonville Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Jacksonville Historic District has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Jacksonville Historic District?
The period of significance for Jacksonville Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
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