JacksonvilleTexas
Jacksonville is a city located in Cherokee County, Texas, United States. Its population was 13,997 at the 2020 U.S.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Jacksonville
Jacksonville, TX is a close-knit town located in eastern Texas, home to 14,639 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Jacksonville holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 15.15 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 966 residents per square mile.
What Makes Jacksonville Unique
- One of 15 places in the US named Jacksonville — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 14,639.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Jacksonville
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Jacksonville
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Jacksonville
- COMPASS CENTER
- EAST SIDE EL
- FRED DOUGLASS
- JACKSONVILLE H S
- JACKSONVILLE MIDDLE
- JOE WRIGHT EL
- NICHOLS INT
- WEST SIDE EL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Ut Health East Texas Jacksonville Hospital · 24/7 ER
- Christus Mother Frances Hospital- Jacksonville · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.