Jacksonville, Oregon

City Website: Jacksonville
Distance From Lone Mountain RV Resort: 64.2 miles.

About:

This historic town is locate just outside of Medford and was founded during the gold rush era. Jacksonville is a historic city located in Jackson County, Oregon. just 5 miles west of Medford. It was named for Jackson Creek, which runs throug town.

History:

Jacksonville was founded after the discovery of gold in 1851 - 1852. When the gold deposits were depleted, and the railway bypassed Jacksonville in 1884, the city's economy slowed. Many historic structures built in the early days of Jacksonville are still in use today. Jacksonville was declared a National Historic District in 1966. The city was the principal financial center of southern Oregon until it was bypassed by the railroad.