Historical Marker on South Jacksonville City Hall

In 1901, Jacksonville’s Great Fire destroyed a large part of the city and made numerous residents relocate to the then-remote area of South Jacksonville. In 1913, ninety-six qualified voters cast ballots to pass a bond issue for civic improvements. The South Jacksonville City Hall was built in 1915 by the Jacksonville architects Mark and Sheftall. On January 1, 1932, South Jacksonville was annexed by the City of Jacksonville.