Jarakjeong was originally built by the Joseon-era literati Kim Yeongho and inspector Park Sugi, but in 1924 the descendants of both families renovated the old structure. The name Jarakjeong means "to enjoy oneself," reflecting Park Gisu's wish to live in harmony with nature. The building measures 2 kan in the front and 2 kan in the side. The pavilion harmonizes with the beautiful surrounding scenery, the clear water of Pungcheon, and the island-like towering stone cliffs, making it acclaimed as one of the finest views.
Wolgwangsa is the place where General Choi Gyeonghoe, the former magistrate of Jangsu, who was in charge of defending the northeastern area of Jeolla Province during the Imjin War, established the Changuiso (暢義所), gathered militia, trained soldiers, and built a Jangdae (command platform). A Jangdae is a high platform where the commander stood to give orders. Choi Gyeonghoe, born in Neungju, Jeollanam-do, was a militia leader during the Imjin War. In the 16th year of Myeongjong's reign (1561), he passed the Saengwon exam, and in 1567, he passed the Gwageo exam. When the Imjin War broke out, he recruited militia and achieved great merit in battles against the Japanese army, but after Jinju Fortress fell, he jumped into the Namgang River to protect his integrity. This place was authorized by the Ministry of Rites to build a shrine in the 28th year of Sunjo's reign (1828), was demolished in the 5th year of Gojong's reign (1868), and rebuilt after liberation. Inside, it enshrines the spirit tablets of four influential local figures: Jeongsinjae Baekjang, Toehyojae Song Hyunsan, Sonjae Kim Namtaek, and Ilhyudang Choi Gyeonghoe.
Wolgang Seowon is a seowon built to commemorate four scholars including Baek Jang in the late Joseon period. In 1826 (the 26th year of Sunjo), it was established by the local Confucian scholars to honor the scholarship and virtue of Baek Jang, Song Hyunsan, Kim Namtaek, and Choi Gyeonghoe, and enshrined their spirit tablets. While serving the functions of venerating sages and local education, it was dismantled in 1868 (the 5th year of Gojong) due to the Daewon-gun's order to abolish seowons, but the Confucian scholars and descendants prepared an altar and held memorial rites in spring and autumn. It was restored in 1948. In 1974, Baek Yeook, Kim Namjung, and Song Susan were added for veneration. The premises include a three-kan shrine, a four-kan lecture hall, a study, row houses, and a main gate. The shrine enshrines the spirit tablets with Baek Jang as the main figure, and Song Bosan, Baek Yeook, Kim Namjung, Choi Gyeonghoe, Kim Namtaek, and Song Susan on each side. The lecture hall with a central wooden floor and side chambers is used for various events, meetings of Confucian scholars, and academic discussions. The row houses accommodate the studying scholars, while the study is used by the caretaker. This seowon holds memorial rites annually on March 15 and September 15.
Doam Seowon is located in Seobyeon village, Songcheon-ri, 1 km east of Janggyemyeon Office, Jangsu-gun, Jeonbuk-teukbyeoljachi-do, and is also called Doamsa. Doam Seowon was established in the 15th year of Sunjo (1815) by local Confucian scholars to commemorate the studies and virtues of Lee Gyeonggwang (李絅光), Lee Seonggu (李聖求), and Yoo Simchun (柳尋春) by building a shrine and enshrining their memorial tablets. It served as a place for venerating ancestors and local education until the 5th year of Gojong (1868), when it was abolished due to Heungseon Daewongun's academy closure order. It was restored by Confucian scholars in 1983. The site includes a three-bay shrine and a four-bay lecture hall. The shrine houses the memorial tablets of Lee Gyeonggwang, Lee Seonggu, and Yoo Simchun. The lecture hall has a central wooden floor with side rooms and is used for various events, Confucian meetings, and scholarly discussions. The seowon holds a memorial rite every year on March 5. (Source: Jangsu-gun Cultural Tourism)
