Jacksonville, Texas is a city located in Cherokee County in East Texas, United States. It sits north of Rusk (the county seat) and south of Tyler, along U.S. Highway 69 and near U.S. Highway 79 downtown. The city serves as the principal city of the Jacksonville micropolitan area and is known historically as the “Tomato Capital of the World” due to its tomato industry in the early to mid-20th century. The Tomato Festival and related attractions appear in the downtown area, including the Vanishing Texana Museum housed in the Jacksonville Public Library. If you’re trying to find Jacksonville, TX on a map or plan a visit:
- Main reference point: Jacksonville is in northeastern Cherokee County, roughly 110 miles southeast of Dallas.
- Nearby towns include Rusk to the south, Tyler to the northwest, and Palestine to the west.
- Notable landmarks: Tomato Festival events, the Tomato Bowl stadium (historic WPA project), Love’s Lookout on U.S. 69 for views of the surrounding hills and forests.
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