Jacksonville, not to be confused with Jacksonville, Florida, is just a few miles west of Medford, Oregon, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966. After my overnight stay in Medford, I awoke to bright sunshine, so I decided to take a short detour to check out Jacksonville for myself before completing my road trip back to the Bay Area. What a feast for the eyes and my camera lens!
Jacksonville has its roots in the gold mining craze of the 1850's, and its citizens have worked tirelessly to preserve its historical charm and legacy. It's a popular getaway for Oregonians and hosts various festivals throughout the year. So what will you find there? Impeccably well-kept shops, restaurants, inns, and homes. There are also informative museums and charming art galleries and parks. The town also has all the usual necessities city residents come to expect. Take a look at colorful Jacksonville, Oregon...
Here are some scenes from the downtown...
The City Hall...
The Jacksonville Museum...
Nice paint jobs...
Touristy shops...
A beautiful old home...
St. Joseph's Catholic Church...
The popular Magnolia Inn...
An art gallery...
The McCully House Inn...
Gold miner's statue outside the library...
War Memorial...
Another beautiful home...
Jacksonville Cemetery...
Are you in need a long weekend getaway from the San Fran Bay Area? Try Jacksonville, Oregon. It's only about six hours away and well worth a visit. The local residents are extremely friendly and kind, and the surrounding area is filled with natural beauty.
4 comments:
Oh, Jacksonville, Oregon, is beautiful, and practically a suburb of Medford. I don't drive Interstate 5 any more because I've moved from BC to Alberta, but I have a friend in Oregon who likes exploring so I'll mention this to her and maybe the two of us can visit there some day.
Fabulous photos. I've known a few professional photographers and it's obvious you don't just take snapshots.
Kay
Alberta, Canada
Beautiful place isn't it, and your photography does complete justice to those buildings and places
I'll keep this recommendation in mind. The architecture is reminiscent of our gold mining towns. I love the city.
Thanks for the tip.
Terrific photos, Linnea! I particularly like to take graveyard shots myself.
I know we have visited Medford, but I'm not sure about Jacksonville..looks chrming, though...great photo op!
Lynette
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