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  Jacksonville, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jacksonville is a city in Cherokee County, Texas, United States.
Jacksonville is located in an area of rolling hills in East Texas, north of the county seat, Rusk, and south of Tyler, in Smith County, on U. Highway 69.
Jacksonville began in 1847 as the town of Gum Creek.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jacksonville,_Texas   (547 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online:
Jacksonville is an incorporated town on Interstate Highway 69 in northeastern Cherokee County.
Jacksonville's first school, opened in 1846, was the second school in the county.
Jacksonville was a leading center of peach production from the 1880s to 1914; thereafter, tomatoes were the primary crop until the 1950s, and the town was dubbed the "tomato capitol of the world." Livestock was-and in the 1980s remained-an important aspect of the economy.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/JJ/hej1.html   (617 words)

  
 Fishing Lake Jacksonville
Jacksonville can be a difficult lake to fish, but it has produced largemouth bass in excess of 15 pounds.
The City of Jacksonville is under an integrated management plan using chemical, biological, and environmental intervention to combat the problem.
Lake Jacksonville is currently one of seven lakes under the statewide habitat initiative and receives annual plantings of 21 species of native aquatic vegetation.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us /fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/jacksonville   (298 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online:
Jacksonville College, often called Jacksonville Baptist College, is located in Jacksonville, Cherokee County.
Jacksonville College was one of the first two-year schools in the state to set up a continuing-education program for adults.
Jacksonville College had twenty-seven faculty members and 363 students in the fall of 1998.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/JJ/kbj3.html   (337 words)

  
 Jacksonville News and History
According to the Jacksonville Daily Progress Sunday, March 26, "The route was recently “slightly changed” to satisfy a land owner in the northern section of the route, Ross said.
The Trans Texas Corridor, a mammoth project backed by TX Dot, is designed to crisscross the state with toll roads, bullet trains, transmission lines and pipe lines.
Jacksonville citizens are not aware of what what this limited access relief route will do to local businesses.
home.sprynet.com /~hbs/jville-history/jville.htm   (1846 words)

  
 Franklin Bank - Community and Commercial Banking - Texas and Nationwide
Jacksonville Bancorp had $471.7 million in assets, $385.7 million in deposits and $43.9 million in stockholders’ equity as of June 30, 2003.
Jacksonville is a good example of the hub and spoke strategy, with strong deposit growth and is in our target market.
In connection with the merger agreement, the directors and officers of Jacksonville, representing in the aggregate approximately 12 percent of the outstanding Jacksonville shares, executed voting agreements with Franklin under which they have agreed to vote in favor of the merger.
www.banksite.com /online/testsite/bankfranklin/invrel/investor_relations_merger.html   (820 words)

  
 Jacksonville Texas Families
Willie died quite young and is buried in the Blackburn lot in the Jacksonville City Cemetery.
Lillie and Sam are buried in the Blackburn lot in the Jacksonville City Cemetery.
When Betty moved from Jacksonville to live with her sister Miss Mary Whitfield of San Angelo, Texas she sold a pair of brass andirons that had once belonged to the Richmonds to my grandmother.
home.sprynet.com /~hbs/jville-history/jville-families.htm   (1105 words)

  
 Who's Who in the BMA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
He was editor of the Baptist Progress from 1956 to 1961, and president of Jacksonville College, Jacksonville, Texas from 1961 until his retirement in 1986.
He graduated from Jacksonville College and Baylor University and did further study in junior college administration at the University of Texas at Austin.
While Jacksonville College President he also served on numerous boards and committees, including the executive committee of Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas, East Texas Regional Food Bank Board, advisory board of the BMA of America, BMA Theological Seminary board of trustees, Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce board, and Jacksonville Public Library board.
www.bmaweb.net /BMALibrary/beo/main.html?id=364   (322 words)

  
 Jacksonville, Texas : Lon Morris College
Lon Morris College was established in Kilgore, Texas, in 1873 as Alexander Institute, the founder being Dr. Isaac Alexander, an East Texas area preacher and educator.
Alexander Institute existed as a private enterprise until 1875, when it was transferred to the East Texas Conference of the Methodist Church.
This location became undesireable because of the noise of the Texas and New Orleans Railroad, which was being built after the Institute was moved to Jacksonville.
www.tomatocapital.com /publications/centennial/lonmorriscollege.asp   (559 words)

  
 Poly-Cycle, Jacksonville - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - www.tceq.state.tx.us
Following a Texas Department of Health investigation of the Jacksonville property in 1983 that found lead levels in the soil that exceeded 100,000 micrograms per kilogram, Poly-Cycle moved contaminated soil from the Jacksonville location to Poly-Cycle's Tecula site.
The City of Jacksonville surface water intake from the lake is located 1.7 miles from the probable point of entry of runoff from the site.
January 15, 2004, a public meeting was held at the Jacksonville Public Library to receive community comments on the proposal to list the Poly-Cycle Industries Jacksonville site on the Superfund registry and to propose nonresidential land use specifications for remediation of the site contamination.
www.tceq.state.tx.us /remediation/superfund/state/polycycl-jack.html   (896 words)

  
 Official Internet Home of the Jacksonville State University Gamecocks
BRYAN, TexasJacksonville State shot an opening round of 335 and is 19th after Thursday’s opening round of the NCAA Women’s Central Regional at the par-72, 6,289 yard Traditions Golf Club.
JACKSONVILLEJacksonville State shot a team score of 306 and is just five shots back after Monday’s opening round of the Chris Banister Gamecock Fall Classic, hosted at the par 72, 6,012 yard Silver Lakes Golf Course on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
TUSCALOOSA — Jacksonville State shot its second straight round of 313 for a two-day total of 626 and is in 10th place after Monday’s second round of the Ann Rhoads Intercollegiate, hosted by the University of Alabama at the par 72, 6,033 yard Ol’ Colony Golf Course.
www.jsugamecocksports.com /sport_front.asp?sportid=216   (1503 words)

  
 Jacksonville, Texas : Postcard - Jacksonville Baptist College
Jacksonville, Texas : Postcard - Jacksonville Baptist College
Judged by the appearance of the front, it may be from the same set as the City Park postcard.
This three-story main building, known as "Old Main," was completed and occupied by Jacksonville College in December, 1899.
www.gregsmith.info /jacksonville/postcards/jbc.asp   (83 words)

  
 Baylor University || Public Relations || News
She served as a director of the State Bar from 1998-2001, serving as chair, vice-chair and member of numerous committees.
A leader in community affairs, Canon-Sheridan has served as an officer of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, the Jacksonville Rotary Club, and she is active in the First United Methodist Church of Jacksonville.
She is a soup kitchen volunteer and serves on the board of the United Fund of Jacksonville.
www.baylor.edu /pr/news.php?action=story&story=8217   (425 words)

  
 Jacksonville, Texas (Cities)
In Cherokee County, Jacksonville is located due south of Tyler where US 69 and US 79 meet Hwys 135 and 204, on the lake named after it.
In the 1990s Jacksonville reported 13,020 residents and 551 businesses.
Its economy includes tourism, as well as light manufacturing enterprises, retail stores, agricultural businesses, two colleges, a seminary, a hospital, and a clinic.
www.ohwy.com /tx/j/jacksonv.htm   (161 words)

  
 Jacksonville, Texas
More than 75 diversified manufacturing firms are located here, many associated with plastic, wood, and air conditioning coils and condensers.
Four miles north of Jacksonville on U.S. 69 near Love’s Lookout.
Vanishing Texana - Museum in Jacksonville Public Library displays Cherokee county historical items.
www.lnstar.com /mall/txtrails/jacksonville.htm   (219 words)

  
 Texas Travel Guide....Visit Jacksonville, Texas
Visitors return again and again for the East Texas beauty that shines through in the area’s stunning natural attractions.
Love’s Lookout scenic views and fishing and outdoor recreation on Lake Jacksonville provide a variety of activities for the outdoorsman.
The Fourth of July Fireworks show, the Tops in Texas Rodeo, area Theater productions, the jewel of our history, “Tomato Fest”, and the Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration provides fun and entertainment for the entire family.
www.allacrosstexas.com /jacksonville.htm   (281 words)

  
 Jacksonville - Texas Travel
Native stone monument commemorates victims of East Texas' worst Indian depredation, erected on spot where massacre took place on Oct. 5, 1838.
Seven miles northwest of Jacksonville near community of...
The Official Site of Texas Tourism © Copyright 2006 Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism.
www.traveltex.com /pg.asp?PN=217&SN=6706137&LS=0   (246 words)

  
 Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
Come stroll through our neck of the woods, where majestic pines and blue lakes are the answer to everyday worries and cares.
Jacksonville boasts an economy that exceeds other cities its size with numerous manufacturers and bedding plant industries.
Executive homes, an outstanding school system, several area private schools, golf courses, two junior colleges, a theological seminary and the Summers A. Norman Activity Center, for both local and regional conferences, all combine to add enrichment to Jacksonville's natural setting.
www.jacksonvilletexas.com   (147 words)

  
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After careful consideration of the proposal, we conclude that the public interest would be served by the channel substitution at Jacksonville, Texas, as expanded service will be provided to the community.
In accordance with Section 1.420(g) of the Commission's rules, we are herein modifying the license for Station KLJT, Jacksonville, Texas, to specify operation on Channel 272C2.
Questions related to the application filing process for Channel 272C2 at Jacksonville, Texas or Channel 263A at Center, Texas, should be addressed to the Audio Services Division, Mass Media Bureau, (202) 418-2700.
www.fcc.gov /Bureaus/Mass_Media/Orders/1998/da982187.txt   (590 words)

  
 Daily Progress, Jacksonville, TX - Jacksonville family adopts two Ukrainian children
Shawn and Rachelle Coughlin left Jacksonville Dec. 5 for a trip to the Ukraine, which would change life as they and their sons knew it.
The Coughlins finished necessary paperwork and returned to Jacksonville on Jan. 7 with two new additions to their family.
Jacksonville has some of the lowest gas prices in the state
www.jacksonvilleprogress.com /homepage/local_story_023085320.html?keyword=leadpicturestory   (822 words)

  
 City of Jacksonville, Texas: Fire Department   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The mission of the Jacksonville Fire Department is to provide the highest quality fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to our customers, the citizens of Jacksonville.
The Fire Chief oversees the ongoing development and maintenance of this program and staffs the Administration Division, where he is responsible for providing the overall direction of the department and for managing the department's resources.
Inspectors are also responsible for investigating fires that resulted in burn injuries and/or fatalities, as well as all misdemeanor offenses involving fires, such as false alarms and criminal mischief fires.
www.jacksonville-texas.com /firedept.htm   (345 words)

  
 Mud Creek OffRoad Park
Mud Creek Off Road Park is located in Jacksonville, Texas in the Piney Woods Region of East Texas.
To experience all Mud Creek has to offer, venture to the larger side of the park where there are miles and miles of wilderness trails.
Camp under the trees, on a hilltop where you can see the lights of Jacksonville, or set your tent up on a secluded knoll.
www.mudcreekoffroadpark.com   (268 words)

  
 Transportation in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Amtrak connections run daily between New York City and Montreal, QC, New York City and Toronto, ON, and Seattle, WA and Vancouver, BC.
Mexico - Yes; Several private firms run touristic trains from near El Paso, Texas through Chihuahua, Chihuahua and the Copper Canyon to El Fuerte, Sinaloa.
Such trains also run from Nogales, Sonora, but no US passenger trains run near Nogales, Arizona, on the other side of the border.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Transportation_in_the_United_States   (2183 words)

  
 Lake Jacksonville Access
From Jacksonville, take US 79 west to FM 747.
From US 69 in Jacksonville, go west on Commerce Street (US 79).
In Jacksonville, go 2 miles west on US 79.
www.tpwd.state.tx.us /fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/jacksonville/access.phtml?print=true   (179 words)

  
 Daily Progress, Jacksonville, TX - Homepage
Thanks to the HOME grant, six lucky Jacksonville homeowners will be able to move into newly renovated homes soon.
And it positively boggled my mind that Cherokee County could be in the same district as Dallas.
This Saturday, she will share her talents at People’s Church in Jacksonville for a special concert.
www.jacksonvilleprogress.com   (482 words)

  
 An Integrated Approach to Managing Aquatic Plants at Lake Jacksonville, Texas
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Inland Fisheries 11942 FM 848 Tyler, Texas 75707
We developed an integrated management plan to control 48 ha of hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) on Lake Jacksonville, Texas (a 547 ha municipal water-supply reservoir).
Our objective was to control a problematic, invasive, exotic plant while increasing coverage and community diversity of native plants for fish habitat.
www.sdafs.org /meetings/00sdafs/habitat/ott1.htm   (336 words)

  
 Jacksonville, Texas: A Collection of History and Memorabilia
I will be in Jacksonville from December 27-30.
If you have any photos, memorabilia, or other that you think I would be interested in for the site, I would be happy if I could come by and scan it in.
Includes the 1880 U.S. Federal Census for the town of Jacksonville, as well as various insights into what life in Jacksonville was like.
www.tomatocapital.com   (121 words)

  
 Jacksonville Daily Progress - newspaper in Jacksonville, Texas USA covering Jacksonville local news at Mondo Times
Jacksonville Daily Progress is a newspaper in Jacksonville, Texas, USA covering general news.
Jacksonville Daily Progress contact information is available to Mondo Times Advanced and Professional Members.
Find Jacksonville, Texas government, news, weather and maps at FindaCity.net, covering over 5,900 American cities and towns.
www.mondotimes.com /1/world/us/43/2402/5890   (125 words)

  
 Jacksonville Real Estate Agents, Jacksonville Homes For Sale, REALTORS and Jacksonville
We also have information on Jacksonville home selling, home buying, mortgages, insurance, movers and other realty services for anyone looking to sell a home or buy a home in Jacksonville, TX.
HomeGain provides Jacksonville, Texas real estate information and resources to guide homeowners and homebuyers through the process of selling and buying a house, condo or other Jacksonville realty property.
HomeGain has services to help you find a top Jacksonville real estate broker or agent, get the value of your Jacksonville home and a comparative market analysis (CMA), view Jacksonville real estate and MLS listings, prepare your home for sale, and more.
www.homegain.com /local_real_estate/TX/jacksonville.html   (506 words)

  
 Corinth Road Church of Christ, Jacksonville, Texas USA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
We support Medina Children's Home in Medina, Texas with financial and material assistance.
Tyler, Texas is located along on I-20 about half-way between Dallas and the Louisiana state line.
Jacksonville is located 22 miles south of Tyler at the junction of U.S. 69 and U.S. From opposite the Wal-Mart Supercenter on South Jackson Street (U.S. 69) in Jacksonville, turn east on F.M. Road 768 (beside the Radio Shack store).
home.earthlink.net /~corinthroad   (333 words)

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