Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce - The Official website for the Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce and Tourism & Visitors Center, in Jacksboro, Jack County, Texas.

We will celebrate our 142nd anniversary by turning back time, inviting all manner of living historians and historical re-enactors to take us back to the 1860s and 70s. Friday will be dedicated to all school groups to participate and meet the presenters. Saturday will be open to all visitors to meet and interact with the live-action, historical displays and their characters. Activities will include gunfights, blacksmithing, 1860s baseball game, laundresses taking in troopers' wash, soap-making and bread baking while the cavalry, infantry and artillery show off their skills throughout the day. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (940) 567-3506.

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