Jacksonville

Jacksonville is a city in northeast Florida, United States. It serves as the seat of Duval County and operates as the consolidated City of Jacksonville and Duval County since 1968. It is the largest city by land area in the contiguous United States and sits along the St. Johns River near the Atlantic Ocean. The core urban area is centered on Downtown and the banks of the river, with many neighborhoods extending across a broad coastal plain.

Founded in 1832 as a planned river port, the city was named for Andrew Jackson. It grew through the 19th and 20th centuries as a transportation and commercial center and developed a diversified economy that includes logistics, healthcare, financial services, and military activity. The area hosts the Port of Jacksonville (JAXPORT) and several naval facilities, including Naval Station Mayport and Naval Air Station Jacksonville.

Jacksonville is served by Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and a network of highways, with I-95 and I-10 crossing the city. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority operates public transit, and freight rail is served by regional lines. The city is home to several higher education institutions, including the University of North Florida and Jacksonville University.

Culturally, Jacksonville features a growing arts scene and venues such as theaters and museums, and it is the home of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars. Notable districts include Downtown, Riverside, Avondale, and San Marco, each with distinct historic and architectural character.