Welcome to Jacksonville, NC - the city where heroes are born and train. Jacksonville is the proud home of Camp Lejeune, the largest Marine Corps base in the Eastern United States. Jacksonville is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, in part thanks to Camp Lejeune, Camp Geiger, and the New River Air Station. Jacksonville’s largest employers are the military and the Board of Education, but health care and customer service call centers are growing fields. Jacksonville is set along the New River, and activities include fishing, paddling, swimming, running, and more. There is no shortage of athletic challenges, from road races to soccer and softball tournaments. Jacksonville’s dining scene offers multicultural flavors, coffee shops, and craft brews. Take time to wander through the Lejeune Memorial Gardens to learn about our military heritage and honor Veterans. Hospitality, a patriotic spirit, and military heritage thrive in Jacksonville.