Welcome To KEY TO THE CITY's Page For
Jacksonville
Morgan County Illinois
ZipCodes
62650, 62651
Page Contents for Jacksonville, Illinois
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Statistics & Facts
The Illinois state capital is Springfield.
The population of Jacksonville is approximately 19446 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 7,898 (1990), 7357 (2010).
The amount of land area in Jacksonville is 21.645 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0.499 sq kilometers.
The distance from Jacksonville to Washington DC is 751 miles.
The distance to the Illinois state capital is 33 miles. (as the crow flies)
Jacksonville is positioned 39.72 degrees north of the equator and 90.23 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Jacksonville elevation is 613 feet above sea level.
Location
in central Illinois about 40 miles west of Springfield.Return to Index
History & History Related Items
Jacksonville was founded by Southerners and named for Andrew Jackson, though it was settled mostly by New Englanders. Jacksonville is home to Eli Bridge Company, the world's largest manufacturer of the Ferris wheel. It is the county seat of Morgan County.A history page for Jacksonville which includes pictures as well as good information. includes pictures as well as information
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The founding of Jacksonville
1825The incorporation of Jacksonville
1867Attractions
Jacksonville Area Visitors and Conventions Bureau
155 W. Morton
Jacksonville, IL 62650
Telephone: 217/243-5678 or 1-800-593-5678
Fax: 217/245-0661
E-Mail: javcb@csj.net
Here is a webpage about Jacksonville
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Jacksonville City Government
Jacksonville City GovernmentMunicipal Building
200 West Douglas Avenue
Jacksonville, IL 62650
Phone: (217) 479-4600
FAX: (217) 479-4609
TDD: (217) 479-4611
Email: mayor@csj.net
Jacksonville Chamber
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce155 W. Morton
Jacksonville, IL 62650
Phone: (217) 245-2174 FAX: (217) 245-0661 E-mail: javcb@csj.net
Jacksonville Organizations
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce155 W. Morton
Jacksonville, IL 62650
Phone: (217) 245-2174 FAX: (217) 245-0661 E-mail: javcb@csj.net
Jacksonville Schools
Illinois School for the DeafAdministrative Contact
Joan Forney, Superintendent
jforney@roe46.k12.il.us
Illinois College in Jacksonville, IL
1101 West College Ave
Jacksonville, Illinois 62650
Phone: (888) 595-3030
Phone: (217) 245-3000
MacMurray College in Jacksonville, IL.
email for more info - admiss@mac.edu
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