Record #:

6895

Author(s):

Lee, Misti C.

Abstract:

Jacksonville, county seat of Onslow County, is OUR STATE magazine's featured Tar Heel town of the month. The city dates back to the 1700s and is the state's eleventh largest city with over 66,000 residents. The Marine Corps arrived in 1941 and its presence remains today with Camp Lejeune, the largest Marine Corps amphibious training center in the country. Besides military history and tributes located in Jacksonville, visitors can visit the Lynnwood Park Zoo, the Coastal Plains Raceway Park, the Jacksonville Raiders semi-pro football team, and a variety of restaurants and shopping venues.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 72 Issue 6, Nov 2004, p18-20, 22-24, il, map

Subject(s):

Jacksonville--Description and travel