Region: Piney Woods
A post office community before 1849, it was moved three miles to its present
site when the International-Great Northern Railroad was built in 1872. During
the 1930s–40s, the city was known as the "tomato capital" when more tomatoes
were shipped from here than any other city in Texas. Each June the city
celebrates Tomato Fest honoring the once-important crop.
More than 80 diversified manufacturing firms are located here—many associated
with plastic, wood, and air-conditioning coils and condensers. The city is the
home of Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary, Jacksonville
College and Lon Morris College. A basket factory-direct store is popular with
shoppers. Bed-and-breakfasts are available in city.
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