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Jacksonville Main Street

Central Park Plaza, Jacksonville, IL, Jacksonville, IL 62650

Historic Sites

Jacksonville Main Street was founded to create programs and activities aimed at revitalizing and rejuvenating downtown to re-establish the downtown as a healthy, vibrant, and economically secure center of commerce and social activities.

Jacksonville Main Street, founded in 1998, revitalizes downtown Jacksonville, IL, through historic preservation, economic development, and community engagement. Funded by events, donations, and local partnerships, it fosters vibrancy, supports businesses, and enhances quality of life.

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Prairie Land Chautauqua

Nichols Park •  Sep 04 @ 6PM

Be a part of history at the Prairie Land Chautauqua event with lectures of history and music featuring Route 66.

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Prairie Land Chautauqua: "Route 66"

Nichols Park Pavilion •  Sep 04 – Sep 05 @ 6PM

Experience the history and music in the big tent September 4 & 5, 2026 as Prairie Land Chautauqua returns to Nichols Park Pavilion. The theme this…

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Carolyn Schuh Memorial Race at Jacksonville Speedway

Jacksonville Speedway •  Sep 11 @ 6PM

See races from a variety of cars at Jacksonville's premiere speedway.

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