Jacksonville Historic District

Jacksonville Historic District is a downtown area in Oregon that spans multiple blocks with storefronts and offices along the main street, connected to residential buildings on side streets. The structures display 19th-century architectural styles with brick and stone facades that maintain their original appearance.

The area developed during the 1852 gold rush when miners and merchants established the town as a commercial hub. Its importance declined after 1884 when regional government functions relocated elsewhere.

Local businesses and restaurants operate within the historic buildings, creating a lived-in feeling rather than a museum atmosphere. Visitors walk past everyday commerce that continues traditions established more than a century ago.

The district is easy to explore on foot since the main buildings are clustered within a walkable area. The local museum in the former courthouse provides context about the buildings and their histories.

The Beekman Bank building from 1856 retains its original interior fixtures and arrangement, showing how a 19th-century financial institution actually operated. This preserved workspace offers a rare view of how clerks and managers worked in the banking offices of that era.