Capitol Hill in Tallahassee in Leon County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
R.A. Gray Park
Designated by the Legislature of Florida, in his
honor April 16, 1951, in recognition of his great
interest in the governmental life of Florida
Author Educator Legislator Statesman
Secretary of State
Erected 1951 by State of Florida.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 30° 26.203′ N, 84° 16.853′ W. Marker is in Tallahassee, Florida, in Leon County. It is in Capitol Hill. It is at the intersection of South Monroe Street and East Madison Street, on the left when traveling north on South Monroe Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tallahassee FL 32399, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Florida. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: POW/MIA Bracelet History (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Floridas Vietnam Memorial (about 300 feet away); Capt. John Parkhill (about 400 feet away); The Union Bank of Florida (about 600 feet away); Leon County Civil War Monument (about 600 feet away); The Elliot Building and Capitol Center Historic District (about 700 feet away); Old Capitol of Florida (about 700 feet away); Combat Wounded Veterans (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tallahassee.
Other markers no longer nearby. Selection of Florida's Capital (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Capitol of Florida (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Invitation for dedication of R.A. Gray Park to the south of the old Florida Capitol. (Submitted on February 9, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 243 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.

