Jacksonville, AR
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About Jacksonville
- • Blues guitarist Larry Davis, known for "Texas Flood", was born in Jacksonville.
- • The 'Arkansas Traveler' sandwich, a regional favorite, originated in Jacksonville restaurants.
- • Construction of the WWII-era Arkansas Ordnance Plant spurred Jacksonville's rapid growth.
- • Rumors persist about secret tunnels beneath Jacksonville, built during the Cold War.
- • The 1980 Titan II missile explosion at nearby Damascus significantly impacted Jacksonville.
- • Named after landowner Nicholas Jackson, it was incorporated in 1871.
- • With over 29,000 residents, it's one of Arkansas' fastest-growing cities.
- • Sitting at 276 feet, the elevation contributes to humid summers.
- • Manufacturing and retail are key employment sectors in Jacksonville.
- • Jacksonville offers a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere with strong community bonds.
- • The Arkansas Razorbacks, just a drive away, once won 34 straight football games.
- • North Pulaski High School basketball won multiple state championships in the 2000s.