Site of Old Jacksonville
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Marker Text: Founded about 1847 by Jackson Smith near his combination blacksmith shop and post office, called "Gum Creek". Was flourishing village of 150 pop. in 1872. I & G N Railroad missed the town. Almost overnight the residents moved to the new townsite on the railroad. (1965)
Marker No: 6827
Pink Granite with Incised Star & Wreath
Geographic: 31.949018,-95.292290
Location: Pineda and Mills Streets, south of US 79, Jacksonville
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