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7 Sep 2020
Jacksonville’s entertainment sector has something for everyone! If you are into arts and entertainment this is the place for you. We are home to the Jacksonville Symphony, the Illinois College TheatreWorks, and Lovejoy Hall. We also have several bars and restaurants that offer happy hours along with live music. If you are into sports, we have several golf courses, the Jacksonville Speedway, and Lenz Field – which features competitive baseball and softball games.
Jacksonville also hosts several annual events that people look forward to and enjoy every year. This includes our Beaux Arts Ball, Rotary Bass Tournament, Morgan County’s Fair, 4th of July Celebration, and much more! Click here to learn more about the entertainment options in Jacksonville and enjoy what our area has to offer!
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The City of Jacksonville is located in west central Illinois, 35 miles west of Springfield, the state capital. It is the county seat of Morgan County and one of the oldest towns in the Land of Lincoln, founded in 1825. Jacksonville was established by Yankee settlers from New England, who laid out farms, constructed roads, erected government buildings, and established post routes. They were part of a wave of European/American farmers who headed west into what was then the wilds of the Northwest Territory, during the early 1800s. Download Here!