Monticello in Jefferson County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Jefferson County High School
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
1. Jefferson County High School Marker
Erected 1852
Charter Granted in 1852 by Legislative Council
First brick school building constructed in state
Bricks made on George Taylor Plantation
Building constructed by Samuel Carroll with slave labor
This memorial presented by Senior Class 1955
Erected 1955 by Jefferson County High School Class of 1955.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 30° 32.7′ N, 83° 52.399′ W. Marker is in Monticello, Florida, in Jefferson County. It is at the intersection of West Washington Street (Florida Route 10) and South Water Street, on the left when traveling west on West Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 425 West Washington Street, Monticello FL 32344, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Tallahassee and 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Monticello Methodist Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Perkins Opera House (approx. 0.2 miles away); "Meeting Oak" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jefferson County Florida Confederate Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jefferson County Sesquicentennial (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Town of Monticello (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ernest I. Thomas Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Confederate Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monticello.
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
2. Jefferson County High School Marker
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
3. Class of 82 Sesquicentennial Marker
appreciation to the faculty and
staff of Jefferson County High
School during this their
Sesquicentennial Year
Officers
Maurice Jones, Pres.
Jacob Bembry, V. Pres.
Arlene Harley, Sec.
Ruby Norton, Treas.
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
4. Jefferson County High School Sign
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
5. Jefferson County High School Florida Heritage Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 16, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
