Jacksonville Public Library, Jacksonville

Name: Jacksonville Public Library
Address: 201 W College Ave, Jacksonville, 62650, United States
Telephone: (217) 243-5435

#4 among attractions in Jacksonville

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The Jacksonville Public Library is a Carnegie library located at 201 West College Avenue in Jacksonville, Illinois. The library was built in 1902 to house the city's library program, which began in 1870. Chicago architects Patton & Miller designed the Classical Revival building. The building still houses the city's public library and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Built: 1902 (123 years ago)Coordinates: 39°43'56"N, 90°13'49"W

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201 W College AveJacksonville 62650 United States

Contact

(217) 243-5435

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Jacksonville Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Illinois College, Morgan County Courthouse, Jacksonville Historic District, MacMurray College.

0.9 miW
Universities and schools
Illinois College, Jacksonville
23 min walk • Illinois College is a private liberal arts college in Jacksonville, Illinois. It is affiliated with the United Church of Christ and the Presbyterian Church. It was the second college founded in Illinois, but the first to grant a degree.
~930 ftNW
Bars and clubs, Nightlife
Morgan County Courthouse, Jacksonville
5 min walk • The Morgan County Courthouse, located at 300 W. State St. in Jacksonville, is the county courthouse of Morgan County, Illinois.
0.6 miNW
Greek Revival architecture
Jacksonville Historic District, Jacksonville
17 min walk • The Jacksonville Historic District is a historic district encompassing 696 buildings in Jacksonville, Illinois. The buildings in the district were mainly constructed from 1829 to the 1930s and represent nearly every popular architectural style from the period.
~1560 ftE
Universities and schools
MacMurray College, Jacksonville
8 min walk • MacMurray College was a private college in Jacksonville, Illinois. Its enrollment in fall 2015 was 570. Founded in 1846, the college closed its doors in May 2020.

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Which popular attractions are close to Jacksonville Public Library?

Nearby attractions include Morgan County Courthouse, Jacksonville (5 min walk), MacMurray College, Jacksonville (8 min walk), Jacksonville Historic District, Jacksonville (17 min walk), Illinois College, Jacksonville (23 min walk).