On West Virginia Street at North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on West Virginia Street.
Many will walk these streets and learn about the history of a community that was steeped in commerce. Frenchtown was an area where business establishments, operated by men and women and blacks and whites, snuggled up close to the homes of the . . . — — Map (db m221794) HM
On W. Virginia Street at N. Macomb Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Virginia Street.
Frenchtown is the oldest community in Tallahassee that was set aside exclusively for African Americans. When the American Civil War ended in 1865, newly freed slaves were allocated a portion of the wet, mosquito and snake-infested land. The land was . . . — — Map (db m229064) HM
On Old Bainbridge Road at West Brevard Street, on the right when traveling north on Old Bainbridge Road.
As Macomb Street crossed Brevard Street, there was an abrupt incline. The hill was once taller than today and necessitated steps on the west side that allowed pedestrians to more easily scale the gradient. On the opposite hill was an elegant house . . . — — Map (db m229124) HM
On N. Macomb Street at W. Brevard Street, on the right when traveling north on N. Macomb Street.
As Macomb Street continues its journey north of Carolina Street, it crosses Georgia Street. This area included additional businesses, such as the physicians' offices of Dr. Charles
Stevens and Dr. Millard Williams. Bill Chavis Filling Station was . . . — — Map (db m229168) HM
On West Georgia Street just west of North Copeland Street, on the left when traveling west.
As varied as the commercial enterprises were, the community and its activities were just as unique and exciting. Churches played a principal role in the community life of Frenchtown. St. James CME, Bethel African Methodist Episcopal, and Bethel . . . — — Map (db m229203) HM
On West Carolina Street just east of North Macomb Street, on the right when traveling east.
As the area grew and prospered, residents became more attuned with the responsibilities that came with freedom. Small homes were replaced by more impressive dwellings; businesses expanded and settled on Macomb Street; churches were rebuilt on . . . — — Map (db m229215) HM
On West Carolina Street west of North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.
Greater Frenchtown Greater Frenchtown is a derivative of the original Frenchtown, in name and geographics. Current and long-time residents who are familiar with the history know the neighborhoods now called Greater Frenchtown as the . . . — — Map (db m229282) HM
On North Macomb Street just north of West Carolina Street, on the right when traveling south.
Another pioneer family led by George Madison and Annie Floyd Gardner maintained homes and property in the 400 block of Carolina Street. Among the properties was a building that housed several African American insurance companies and another that . . . — — Map (db m229300) HM
On West Georgia Street at North Macomb Street (Old Bainbridge Road), on the left when traveling east on West Georgia Street.
Another business strip occupied the 600 block of Macomb Street. Businesses on this part of the street included Bill the Tailor, where men went to get the perfect fit; Sullivan Groceries, where Red Delicious apples were pilfered by school children; . . . — — Map (db m229313) HM
On North Copeland Street at West Carolina Street, on the left when traveling north on North Copeland Street.
Copeland Street had its share of homes and businesses in the Frenchtown enclave. The most frequented business was Mitchell's Funeral Home, which later became Strong and Jones Funeral Home. The most infamous spot was Malones Bar and Grill, where . . . — — Map (db m229440) HM