Jacksonville

… city and county seat, central Onslow County on New River. Alt. 23. A courthouse was constructed near there about 1757 at Wantland's Ferry. A new courthouse was constructed within ½ mi. of the old one about 1819, and the county seat was called Onslow Court House. In 1843 the town of Jacksonville was authorized to be est. and inc. there, but it was not immediately done; the act was reenacted in 1849. Named for President Andrew Jackson (1767-1845). Produces lumber and apparel. Camp Lejeune is adjacent. See also Johnston.