Jacksonville
First gold rush - entire town is National Historic Landmark
State: Oregon
County: Jackson County
Founded: 1851
Peak Population: 1,000+
Jacksonville was Oregon's gold rush capital—the first major strike on the Pacific Coast. When the railroad bypassed it for Medford in 1884, Jacksonville froze in time. The ENTIRE TOWN is now a National Historic Landmark with 100+ original buildings. It hosts the famous Britt Music Festival.
Quick Facts
- ENTIRE TOWN is National Historic Landmark
- Railroad bypass preserved it perfectly
- First major Pacific Coast gold discovery
- Britt Music Festival draws 80,000 annually
Location
Address: Jackson County, Oregon
Coordinates: 42.3133, -122.9686