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In 1869, Jacksonport became the last of Door County's communities to be formally organized. Settled in 1848 as a lumber town, the community was named after Andrew Jackson, a logger and prominent business owner in the community.
Today this quiet little community offers visitors old-fashioned hospitality and a relaxing break from the pressures of everyday life.
Whitefish Dunes State Park, located just south of Jacksonport on the sand dunes of Lake Michigan, is one of the jewels of Wisconsin's state parks system. A large expanse of sandy beach and the highest dunes in the state lure visitors to the park.
Once there, the hiking, biking and cross-country ski trails create serene memories that keep vacationers coming back for more.
Cave Point County Park is immediately
adjacent to Whitefish Dunes State Park. Bring your camera and imagination
to capture the wild beauty of Lake Michigan pounding against the park's limestone
sea caves. The din of waves crashing against rock and moving through the caves
is unforgettable.
Jacksonport boasts one of the county's
biggest and most popular festivals, Maifest. Music, ethnic foods, a wide variety
of crafters and artisans, and numerous other inviting activities make Memorial
Day weekend fun and Jacksonport synonymous for people from all over the United
States.
Jacksonport also plays host to the
annual and popular Jacksonport Polar Bear Club swim, held at 12 noon each
New Year's day in Lakeskide Park. Come watch hundreds of "polar
bears" start off the new year with an icy dip in Lake Michigan. And if
you're feeling adventurous, feel free to join in the fun.
For more information, contact the
Jacksonport Area Business Association at (920) 823-2288 or visit their web site at
www.Jacksonport.net.