Date Original
1970 June
Description
This collection contains three copies of one broadside, "Jacksonville Centennial, 1870-1970: Historical Highlights." It includes brief descriptions of important descriptions of the city of Jacksonville.
Biographical/Historical Note
Jacksonville was established in 1870 when Nicholas Jackson sold a piece of land to the Cairo and Fulton Railroad on the condition that it establish a depot near his land. He first called the town Jackson, then Jackson Springs, then finally Jacksonville in 1872.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Jacksonville, Pulaski County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.BS.183
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Jacksonville Centennial "Historical Highlights," SMC.BS.183
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Jacksonville Centennial "Historical Highlights," Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
