South Bronough Street in Tallahassee in Leon County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Florida A&M University
Photographed By Mark Hilton, December 6, 2014
1. Florida A&M University Marker
Founded in 1887 as the State Normal College for Colored Students, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is the only historically state supported educational facility for African Americans in Florida. It has always been co-educational. In 1890, the second Morrill Act was passed. This enabled the school to become the Black Land Grant College for the State of Florida. In 1891, the college was moved from its original location west of town to its present location, which was once the site of “Highwood,” Territorial Governor W.P. Duval’s slave plantation. It is on one of the highest hills in Tallahassee. The school was known as Florida A&M College from 1909 until 1953, when it attained university status.
On May 6, 1996, the historic Florida A&M College campus was listed in the National Register of Historic Places based on the school’s historic significance and the architectural style of its buildings. The designation also recognized the national achievements and contributions of FAMU students, alumni, faculty and staff. In 1997, in national competition, FAMU was named “College of the Year” in Time Magazine’s Princeton Review.
Erected 1998 by Systems Design of Tallahassee and The Florida Department of State. (Marker
this page online
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1704.
Location. 30° 25.615′ N, 84° 16.921′ W. Marker is in Tallahassee, Florida, in Leon County. It is in South Bronough Street. Marker is at the intersection of South Adams Street (State Road 363) and Palmer Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Adams Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: South Adams 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 marker. The Florida A&M University Hospital (1911-1971) (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Florida A&M University Hospital (1911-1971) (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of the Pittman Boarding House/Willie and Carrie Pittman (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Florida A&M University (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wilhelmina Jakes And Carrie Patterson: Initiators of The Tallahassee Bus Boycott (approx. ¼ mile away); Carnegie Library at Florida A&M University (approx. ¼ mile away);
Photographed By Mark Hilton, December 6, 2014
2. Florida A&M University Marker (left)
On the right is 'The Florida A&M University Hospital (1911-1971)' marker.
More about this marker. A near duplicate of the marker is located at Palmer and South Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard on the Florida A&M University.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Also see . . . Florida A&M University History. University website entry (Submitted on December 10, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, December 6, 2014
3. Florida A&M University Entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 574 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 10, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
