Capitol Hill in Tallahassee in Leon County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Capitol of Florida

Photographed By Florida Memory, 1961

1. Capitol of Florida Marker

Inscription. The Capitol site was selected before Tallahassee was founded. Three log buildings housed the government in 1824. A wing of the permanent Capitol, financed by sale of city lots, was built in 1826 but was later torn down. Another building was completed in 1845. Added in 1902 were the Capitol dome and the north and south extensions. The east and west wings were dedicated in 1922, the north wing in 1937, and the south wing in 1947.

Erected 1961 by Florida Board of Parks and Historic Memorials. (Marker Number F-32.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 30° 26.309′ N, 84° 16.847′ W. Marker was in Tallahassee, Florida, in Leon County. It was in Capitol Hill. Marker was at the intersection of South Monroe Street (U.S. 27) and Apalachee Parkway (U.S. 27), on the right when traveling south on South Monroe Street. Marker was on the grounds of the old capitol building. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee FL 32301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Leon County Civil War Monument (a few steps from this marker); Old Capitol of Florida

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Combat Wounded Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Florida Liberty Bell Replica (within shouting distance of this marker); Leon County World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. John Parkhill (within shouting distance of this marker); Florida Sri Chinmoy Peace State (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Union Bank of Florida (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tallahassee.

More about this marker. Marker disappeared during restoration of the old capitol. It was replaced with F-367 Old Capitol of Florida.

Approximate location of the Capitol of Florida Marker was in the middle of picture image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, March 24, 2020

2. Approximate location of the Capitol of Florida Marker was in the middle of picture

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2019, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 10, 2019, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 2. submitted on April 19, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.