Jacksonville

/ˈdʒæksənˌvɪl/ proper noun

Definition

A major city in northeastern Florida, United States, and the most populous city in the state.

Etymology

Named after Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States, with the suffix '-ville' meaning 'town' or 'city' from French. The city was incorporated in 1832 and named in honor of Jackson who served as the first military governor of the Florida Territory.

Kelly Says

Jacksonville holds the unique distinction of being the largest city by land area in the contiguous United States, covering over 840 square miles! This massive size means you could fit the entire cities of New York, Boston, and San Francisco within Jacksonville's city limits.

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