Mission Hotel in San Fernando, ca.1888. The city was named for the nearby Mission San Fernando Rey de EspaÃ±a, and was part of the Mexican land grant of Rancho Ex-Mission San Fernando. In 1874 Charles Maclay, San Fernando founder, bought 56,000 acres (227 km2) of the Rancho.
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Jonesboro, LA Profile: Facts, Map & Data. Jonesboro, Louisiana - Basic Facts. The Town of Jonesboro had a population of 4,719 as of July 1, 2016. The primary coordinate point for Jonesboro is located at latitude 32.2335 and longitude -92.7106 in Jackson Parish. The formal boundaries for the Town of Jonesboro (see map below) encompass a land area of 4.85 sq. miles and a water area of 0.06 sq. miles.