The Jacksonville Great Fire Run

Join the Jacksonville Great Fire Run in downtown Jacksonville, tracing the boundary of the significant Great Fire of 1901. This disastrous fire, ignited by a spark in a mattress factory, rapidly spread, seen as far as Savannah. By the end, it devastated 146 city blocks, leaving 10,000 people homeless and resulting in seven fatalities. Remarkably, the Confederate Monument in Hemming Park remained standing amidst the destruction. This event proudly supports the Jacksonville Historical Society.