Marianna in Jackson County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Jackson County

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, August 6, 2019

1. Jackson County Marker after restoration

Inscription. On August 12, 1822, the year after the United States received possession of the Floridas, an Act of the Territorial Legislative Council divided West Florida into two counties -- Jackson and Escambia. At that time, Jackson County included all territory between the Choctawhatchee and Suwannee Rivers, an area which now encompasses land in seventeen North Florida Counties. Jackson County is named in honor of Andrew Jackson, Governor of the Territories of East and West Florida. The county seat is Marianna, incorporated November 5, 1828.

Erected 1972 by the Jackson County Historical Commission In Cooperation With Department of State. (Marker Number F-195.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 5, 1895.

Location. 30° 46.431′ N, 85° 13.57′ W. Marker is in Marianna, Florida, in Jackson County. Marker is at the intersection of Lafayette Street (U.S. 90) and Madison Street, on the right when traveling east on Lafayette Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4445 Lafayette Street, Marianna FL 32446, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Confederate Soldiers Monument (a few steps from

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this marker); Battle of Marianna (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cavalry Fight in Downtown Marianna (about 800 feet away); Saint Luke Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Woman's Club (approx. ¼ mile away); First United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Dekle-Brunner House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marianna.

More about this marker. Marker was damaged in Hurricane Michael but is now back on site.

Jackson County Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 4, 2014

2. Jackson County Marker

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, August 6, 2019

3. Jackson County Marker

Jackson County Marker & Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 4, 2014

4. Jackson County Marker & Courthouse

Jackson County Courthouse & Civil War Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 4, 2014

5. Jackson County Courthouse & Civil War Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 582 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 7, 2019, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 2. submitted on June 4, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 3. submitted on August 7, 2019, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 4, 5. submitted on June 4, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.