History of Tallahassee, Florida - Wikipedia
The history of Tallahassee, Florida, much like the history of Leon County, dates back to the settlement of the Americas. Beginning in the 16th century, the region was colonized by Europeans, becoming part of Spanish Florida. In 1819, the Adams–Onís Treaty ceded Spanish Florida, including modern-day Tallahassee, to the United States.
Florida's Capital City History & Heritage | Visit Tallahassee
A destination with rich historical roots woven into our core, Florida’s Capital City is home to one of the largest and oldest historically black universities in the country and an array of museums and historic sites each offering a glimpse into the lives that shaped Tallahassee.
Tallahassee, Florida - Wikipedia
Tallahassee (/ ˌ t æ l ə ˈ h æ s i / TAL-ə-HASS-ee) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of and the only incorporated municipality in Leon County. Tallahassee became the capital of Florida, then the Florida Territory, in 1824.
Downtown Heritage Trail - Visit Tallahassee
Hear the history of Frenchtown, one of Tallahassee’s oldest African American communities, through the voices of its residents. With each stop, discover and celebrate the families, businesses and innovators that shaped Frenchtown and the city.
History of Tallahassee, Florida - All-American Adventure Guide
Mar 27, 2021 · Tallahassee is one of the oldest towns in Florida. Tallahassee, the capital city of Florida, has a rich and fascinating history that spans hundreds of years. Its story involves Native American settlements, European exploration, colonial rule, territorial changes, and …
Florida History: Tallahassee is an old town, with a wealth of history
Dec 5, 2021 · By our standards, Tallahassee is an old town. It was established on the site of the aforementioned Apalachee town in 1824, three years after Florida became a U.S. territory.
Tallahassee | Florida Capital City, Map, & History | Britannica
Sep 27, 2024 · Tallahassee, city, capital of Florida, U.S., and seat (1824) of Leon county. It is situated in the central part of the state’s northern panhandle region about halfway between Pensacola (west) and Jacksonville (east).
How Florida's Old Capitol was saved and became Tallahassee …
Jan 26, 2024 · During Florida Gov. Reuben Askew’s tenure, the Historic Capitol got a $6.5 million facelift in 1978 as part of a movement to preserve a “symbol of Florida’s heritage.”
Florida State Capitol - Wikipedia
The Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida, is an architecturally and historically significant building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Capitol is at the intersection of Apalachee Parkway and South Monroe Street in downtown Tallahassee, Florida.
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Florida Historic Capitol Museum • 400 South Monroe Street • Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100