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1. Landmarks & Points of Interest

   1. Sesquicentennial Oak

      In 1971, the Jacksonville Sesquicentennial Commission, Inc. was formed by local city government to plan an official observance of the 150th anniversary of the city's 1822 founding. The “tree committee” of the Commission selected this specific oak tree, located on the northern end of JU’s campus, and dubbed it Jacksonville’s “Sesquicentennial Tree.” At that time, the tree boasted more than 18 inches in diameter and an approximate height of 60 feet.