Southern Oregon
Jacksonville, Oregon
City
Gold rush town turned historic landmark
Jacksonville is a small city west of Medford that preserves one of the most complete nineteenth-century gold rush townscapes in the West.
History & Local Character
Jacksonville grew from the 1851 gold discovery and was the Jackson County seat until 1927. Its brick storefronts and Victorian homes are now a National Historic Landmark district.
Housing & Real Estate
Housing is limited to historic homes and a small number of newer properties, with high prices driven by scarcity and heritage status.
Restaurants & Shopping
Downtown Jacksonville has restaurants, cafes and tasting rooms in historic buildings, along with the Britt Festival grounds.
Schools & Education
Jacksonville students attend Medford School District schools, with an elementary school in town.
Parks & Recreation
The Britt Gardens, Forest Park and nearby wineries offer recreation, and the town serves as a gateway to the Applegate Valley.
Transportation & Accessibility
OR 238 connects Jacksonville to Medford and the Applegate Valley, with limited transit service.
Local Businesses
Restaurants and tasting roomsHistoric innsGalleriesAntique shops
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Nearby Attractions
- Jacksonville Historic District
- Britt Festival
- Applegate Valley wineries
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Remarkable historic character
- Wine and music scene
- Quiet streets
Considerations
- Very limited housing
- Limited services
- Tourism congestion on event weekends
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Britt Festival?
It is a summer music festival held at the Britt Gardens in Jacksonville, with an outdoor amphitheater and a season of concerts.