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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Leon County, Florida

 
Clickable Map of Leon County, Florida and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Leon County, FL (269) Gadsden County, FL (39) Jefferson County, FL (25) Liberty County, FL (2) Wakulla County, FL (24) Grady County, GA (5) Thomas County, GA (12)  LeonCounty(269) Leon County (269)  GadsdenCounty(39) Gadsden County (39)  JeffersonCounty(25) Jefferson County (25)  LibertyCounty(2) Liberty County (2)  WakullaCounty(24) Wakulla County (24)  GradyCountyGeorgia(5) Grady County (5)  ThomasCounty(12) Thomas County (12)
Tallahassee is the county seat for Leon County
Adjacent to Leon County, Florida
      Gadsden County (39)  
      Jefferson County (25)  
      Liberty County (2)  
      Wakulla County (24)  
      Grady County, Georgia (5)  
      Thomas County, Georgia (12)  
 
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101 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee — Welcome to Mission San Luis de ApalacheeMission San Luis de Apalachee
Near West Tennessee Street at Mission Road.
Mission San Luis was one of more than 100 mission settlements established in Spanish Florida between the 1560s and 1690s. Between 1656 and 1704, more than 1400 Apalachee Indians and Spaniards lived at the mission. San Luis was a principal village . . . Map (db m239247) HM
102 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee — F-614 — Wilhelmina Jakes And Carrie Patterson: Initiators of The Tallahassee Bus Boycott
On South Martin Luther King Boulevard, 0.1 miles south of West Palmer Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
On May 26, 1956, two Florida A&M University (FAMU) students, Wilhelmina Jakes and Carrie Patterson boarded a crowded Tallahassee city bus and sat in the only seats available, in the front next to a white female passenger. The bus driver ordered them . . . Map (db m79553) HM
103 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, All Saints — F-305 — Jacksonville, Pensacola and Mobile Railroad Company Freight Depot
On Railroad Avenue at All Saints Street, on the right when traveling south on Railroad Avenue.
The Jacksonville, Pensacola and Mobile Railroad Company Freight Depot, built in 1858, is one of the oldest railroad buildings in Florida and the oldest still used as a passenger rail station. The one-story depot was built when Tallahassee was the . . . Map (db m79550) HM
104 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Betton Hills — F-410 — The Plantation Cemetery At Betton Hill
On Betton Road, 0.1 miles east of Thomasville Road (State Road 61), on the right when traveling west.
The site is all that remains of a much larger cemetery for African Americans dating from the pre-Civil War era through the 1940s. It was the main burial ground for black slaves and servants from the Betton Plantation as well as other surrounding . . . Map (db m79534) HM
105 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Alachua CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Alachua County 1941 Alachua Army Base established to train WW II pilots 1942 County awarded National Service Certificate for exceeding bond quota Citizens Field & U.S. Navy Ship (DE-772) named in honor of Hamilton . . . Map (db m210689) HM WM
106 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Baker CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Baker County 40 citizens of Baker County made the ultimate sacrifice during WW II for the cause of freedom. Map (db m210367) WM
107 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Bay CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Bay County Here we honor the memory of those who paid the ultimate price of freedom. Cherish this gift. Forever hold it in your heart. Never forget the brave souls who gave their lives so we might live . . . Map (db m210691) WM
108 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Bradford CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Bradford County Honors and pays tribute to those who served in World War II. Dedicated to those brave servicemen and women who served our country with dignity and pride. We will never forget your sacrifice for the cause of . . . Map (db m210370) WM
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109 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Brevard CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Brevard County “On Patrol “ PBM-3 “Mariner” Banana River NAS 1940 - 1947 Map (db m210707) WM
110 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Broward CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Broward County To the greatest generation of Americans, who have borne the battle, sacrificed their lives and preserved the freedoms we enjoy today. We will remember them forever. We salute Broward County’s only Medal of . . . Map (db m210373) WM
111 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Calhoun CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Calhoun County Even though Calhoun County ranks number 58 in state population, this county has contributed greatly to the State of Florida and to our great nation. Calhoun County has produced many statesmen including a . . . Map (db m210692) HM WM
112 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — F-32 — Capitol of Florida
On South Monroe Street (U.S. 27) at Apalachee Parkway (U.S. 27), on the right when traveling south on South Monroe Street. Reported missing.
The Capitol site was selected before Tallahassee was founded. Three log buildings housed the government in 1824. A wing of the permanent Capitol, financed by sale of city lots, was built in 1826 but was later torn down. Another building was . . . Map (db m129813) HM
113 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Capt. John ParkhillOf Leon Volunteers
On Monroe Street at Apalachee Freeway on Monroe Street.
This monument is erected by his fellow citizens of Leon County, Florida, as a testimonial of their high esteem for his character and public services. The memory of the hero is the treasure of his country. He was born July 10, 1823 and was killed . . . Map (db m73046) HM
114 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Charlotte CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Charlotte County Established in September, 1943, Punta Gorda Airfield served as an auxiliary training field for the Third Air Force Facility at Saratoga Army Air Base. Fighter pilots trained in P-40’s, P-47’s, and P-51’s. The . . . Map (db m210382) HM WM
115 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Choosing the CapitalCascades Park
On South Meridian Street at East Madison Street, on the left when traveling south on South Meridian Street.
In 1827 when Florida became a U.S. territory, the ports of Pensacola in the west and St. Augustine in the east were its largest towns. The hardships of travel between them led to the decision to select a halfway point for the capital. . . . Map (db m211630) HM
116 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Citrus CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Citrus County With deep gratitude and reverence, Citrus County salutes it’s sons and daughters of the Greatest Generation whose indomitable spirit, heroic sacrifices and selfless devotion contributed immeasurably to the . . . Map (db m210693) WM
117 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Civil RightsCascades Park
On East Lafayette Street north of East Madison Street, on the right when traveling north.
As the national Civil Rights Movement blossomed, Tallahassee participated. In 1956, city police arrested FAMU students Wilhelmina Jakes and Carrie Patterson after they refused to move to the back of a city bus. Their arrests sparked African American . . . Map (db m212086) HM
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118 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Civil War YearsCascades Park
On South Meridian Street north of East Madison Street, on the right when traveling north.
In January 1861, Florida seceded from the Union, eventually joining 10 other southern states to form the Confederacy. The nation's bloodiest conflict began in April 1861 and ended in April 1865. When the Civil War began, cotton plantations . . . Map (db m211718) HM
119 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Clay CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right.
Clay County From 1940 -1945, more than one million soldiers processed through the Camp Blanding Infantry Training Center and the Infantry Replacement Training Center in Clay County. At its peak, the camp exceeded Florida’s 4th . . . Map (db m210385) WM
120 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Collier CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Collier County Home of the Army Air Corps Airdrome City of Naples 1942 - 1947 Training gunners, bomber crews and fighter pilots for combat. In honor of the 391 men and women from Collier County who proudly and bravely . . . Map (db m210711) WM
121 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Columbia CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Columbia County Lake City proudly boasts participation in WW II through the Naval Air Station which is located on the site of the Lake City Air Field. NAS Lake City was commissioned in 1942. Navy and Marine pilots trained to . . . Map (db m210392) HM WM
122 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Combat Wounded Veterans
On South Monroe Street (Florida Route FL-20) 0.1 miles south of E. Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to all men and women wounded in all our wars My stone is red for the blood they shed. The medal I bear is my country’s way to show they care. If I could be seen by all mankind maybe peace will come in my lifetime. . . . Map (db m211134) WM
123 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Desoto CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Desoto County Desoto County honors those residents who gave their lives in the service of our country during World War II. F. Addison • G.F. Barr • H.R. Caswell • J.C. Chancy • J.C. Chancy • E.M. Connelly • J. Denham • O.D. . . . Map (db m210708) WM
124 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Dixie CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue when traveling south.
Dixie County Like patriotic Americans everywhere Dixie County responded to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor by enlisting our finest in our country’s service. Approximately 865 men and women from our small, north Florida county served . . . Map (db m210413) HM WM
125 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Duval CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Duval County In 1939, the citizens of Duval County purchased and donated the land used to establish Naval Air Station Jacksonville in 1940. Naval Station Mayport and Cecil Field Naval Air Station were similarly commissioned . . . Map (db m210751) HM WM
126 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Entering the 20th CenturyCascades Park
On South Meridian Street, 0.1 miles north of East Madison Street, on the left when traveling south.
In the early 20th century, Leon County became more urban as tenant farmers moved to town and increased Tallahassee's population. City life offered steady employment and modern conveniences, including telephones, electric lights and rail service. . . . Map (db m211853) HM
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127 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Escambia CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Escambia County Escambia County, known as the cradle of naval aviation, is forever grateful for the extreme sacrifices made by the thousands of men and women of Escambia County who contributed to the Allied victory in WW II and to the . . . Map (db m210417) WM
128 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Flagler CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Flagler County WW II Military Bases Bunnell NAS • USCG Station • US Army Signal Unit Flagler County veterans who died on active duty during WW II Howard Bankston, USMC, September 20, 1944 • James B. Boone, COP, USN, . . . Map (db m210752) WM
129 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Florida Liberty Bell Replica
On S. Monroe Street at Pensacola Street, on the right when traveling south on S. Monroe Street.
The House of Representatives commends the Florida Bicentennial Commission for making possible the placement of the Liberty Bell here where the public may see the bell and reflect upon the liberty the bell symbolizes. On November 19, 1974, House . . . Map (db m73010) HM
130 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Florida Sri Chinmoy Peace State
On Monroe Street at Pensacola Street on Monroe Street.
The State of Florida today joins the Sri Chinmoy International Peace Blossoms, a family of over 800 landmarks in 50 nations dedicated to the universally cherished goal of peace. May we, the people of Florida, forever embrace this lofty goal in our . . . Map (db m73044) HM
131 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Florida’s Vietnam Memorial
On South Monroe Street, 0.1 miles south of W. Pensacola Street, on the right.
Florida’s Vietnam memorial in honor of the 386,000 Floridians who served during the Vietnam Conflict, (1964-1975) among whom 1,869 succumbed and 83 are missing in action. Their names are engraved on this memorial as a token of everlasting . . . Map (db m211063) WM
132 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Franklin CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Franklin County World War II home of Camp Gordon Johnston (amphibious training) Apalachicola Auxiliary Airfield (air gunnery training) Franklin County honors all those who served and sacrificed, both military and civilian, . . . Map (db m210419) WM
133 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Frontier TallahasseeCascades Park
On South Meridian Street at East Madison Street, on the right when traveling north on South Meridian Street.
Early in its history, Tallahassee could be considered a rough-and-tumble place. Knives and dueling competitions settled disputes, while trash and vagrants shared the streets. Ralph Waldo Emerson called it a "grotesque place rapidly settled by public . . . Map (db m211667) HM
134 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Gadsden CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
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135 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Gilchrist CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Gilchrist County To all who served, fought and died during World War II 1941 - 1945 We will never forget. Gilchrist Florida’s youngest county, established in 1926, has always answered the call of freedom and honored . . . Map (db m210457) WM
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136 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Glades CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Glades County Glades County has a very patriotic history in the defense of our county, particularly in WWII. Glades County was represented in all branches of the military between 1941 and 1945. Many returned home, . . . Map (db m210765) WM
137 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Gulf CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Gulf County We joined together and served with pride.Map (db m210458) WM
138 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Hamilton CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Hamilton County, Small in size and population, yet proud and great in our beliefs, we stand for freedom, honor and duty to country. Map (db m210779) WM
139 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Hardee CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Hardee County Veterans from Hardee County, who at the call, left all that was dear to them, endured hardships, faced danger and finally passed out of sight of man by the path of duty and self-sacrifice giving their . . . Map (db m210459) WM
140 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Hendry CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Hendry County We proudly pay tribute to those who left the safe confines of home in Hendry County to serve their nation during World War II. Many of whom made the ultimate supreme sacrifice for our freedom. We proclaim our . . . Map (db m210829) WM
141 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Hernando CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Hernando County Hernando County honors it’s fathers, mothers, sons and daughters and our current residents, who served during WW II. We pay special tribute to 15 men who died in combat. May they Rest In Peace. Hernando . . . Map (db m210460) HM WM
142 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Higher EducationCascades Park
On South Meridian Street north of East Madison Street, on the right when traveling north.
Tallahassee's second industry is higher education. Florida State University (FSU) was established in 1851 as a military seminary, later transforming into Florida State College for Women in 1909. By 1947, the state officially converted the women’s . . . Map (db m212076) HM
143 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Highlands CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Highlands County Never Forget There is nothing more valuable than freedom and the price of that freedom is high. USS Highlands (APA-119) U.S. Navy Attack Transport Ship with two battle stars Major Tommy . . . Map (db m210874) WM
144 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Hillsborough CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Hillsborough County Dedicates this memorial marker in memory of: the 498 servicemen of Hillsborough County who sacrificed their lives defending freedom during WW II, the thousands of patriots of Hillsborough County who were . . . Map (db m210465) WM
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145 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Holmes CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Holmes County All Gave Some 43 Holmes Countians Gave All Map (db m210877) WM
146 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Indian River CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Indian River County During the war effort, many Indian River County military personnel made the ultimate sacrifice in pursuit of victory. The county played a major role training naval air personnel. The Vero Beach Naval . . . Map (db m210466) HM WM
147 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Jackson CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Jackson County We honor those noble men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, bravely laying down their lives so that freedom might endure and justice be served. “Greater love hath no man than this, That a man . . . Map (db m210894) WM
148 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Jefferson CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Jefferson County “The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated . . . Map (db m210470) WM
149 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Lafayette CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of W. Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
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150 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Lake CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Lake County In honor of the Lake County World War II veterans who served their country for peace, honor and glory, and for those that sacrificed their lives defending the freedom we all cherish. Medal of Honor Recipient, . . . Map (db m210471) WM
151 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Lee CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of W. Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Lee County Dedicated to the memory of those men and women of Lee County who served so gallantly. “United in this determination and with unshakable faith in the cause for which we fight, we will, with God’s help, go . . . Map (db m210833) WM
152 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Leon CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Leon County Leon County proudly recognizes the significant contributions made by local citizens during World War II. Dale Mabry Field was an important flight training base for fighter aircraft. The famed Tuskegee . . . Map (db m210474) HM WM
153 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — F-45 — Leon County
On South Monroe Street (State Road 20) at East Jefferson Street (State Road 366), on the right when traveling north on South Monroe Street.
Originally part of Escambia and later Gadsden Counties, Leon was created by the territorial legislature in 1824. Named for Juan Ponce de Leon, discoverer of Florida, it became antebellum Florida's most prosperous and populous county. Cotton thrived . . . Map (db m131866) HM
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154 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Leon County Civil War Monument
On Monroe Street at Apalachee Freeway on Monroe Street.
To Rescue from oblivion and perpetuate in the memory of succeeding generations the heroic patriotism of the men of Leon County who perished in the Civil War of 1861 - 1865 This monument is raised by their country women Western Battles Shiloh, . . . Map (db m73047) HM
155 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Leon County World War II Memorial
On South Monroe Street at East Pensacola Street, on the right when traveling north on South Monroe Street.
Dedicated to the servicemen and women of World War II Nov. 11, 2001Map (db m211100) WM
156 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Leon County's American Revolutionary War Soldiers
On E. Park Ave. close to S. Monroe Street, in the median.
Between 1832 and 1833 the following men applied in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, for federal pensions granted for their military service during the American War for Independence Zachariah Gherkins (1757-1845) Served as a Private with . . . Map (db m73051) HM WM
157 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Levy CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Levy County The citizens of Levy County strive to honor all veterans, past, present and future. We are reminded daily of their sacrifice for our freedoms by local organizations such as The Veterans of Foreign Wars, . . . Map (db m210838) WM
158 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — F-88 — Lewis Bank
On East Jefferson Street at South Monroe Street, on the left when traveling east on East Jefferson Street.
Founded in 1856 by B.C. Lewis as a private banking business, the oldest bank in Florida has grown with the city and section, in size and services rendered. Since its founding, sons have followed fathers in the profession.Map (db m79525) HM
159 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Liberty CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Liberty County Founded December 15, 1855 Those who gave their all for our liberty Martin V. Bateman Elton E. Chason Alfred L. Duggar Annette Floyd William B. Henderson Charlie M. Hinton Irving W. Horne . . . Map (db m210475) WM
160 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Madison CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Madison County Home of the Four Freedoms Monument Freedom from fear Freedom of religion Freedom from want Freedom of speech We salute our WW II veterans for their great courage to help keep America . . . Map (db m210921) WM
161 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Manatee CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right.
Manatee County To posterity from the “Greatest Generation” Map (db m210477) WM
162 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Marion CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Marion County Marion County is an urban location with over 283,000 citizens. Our unique Ocala/Marion County Veterans Memorial Park is designed to take you through our military history. Pillars are constructed of . . . Map (db m210924) WM
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163 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Martin CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Martin County Witham Field Named in honor of Homer Witham, the first Martin County resident killed in action in World War II. The field was used for night flights for radar system testing in conjunction with Camp Murphy . . . Map (db m210492) HM WM
164 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Miami-Dade CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Miami-Dade County During WW II, Miami Dade County played an integral role in this nation’s war effort. The Army established three major schools on Miami Beach: the Replacement Training Center, the Officer Candidate School . . . Map (db m210928) WM
165 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Monroe CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Monroe County Dedicated to the memory of the armed forces from Monroe County who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country during World War II. Monroe County and the Florida Keys has a long history . . . Map (db m210496) WM
166 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Nassau CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Nassau County Nassau County remembers the sacrifice of its men and women in the United States Armed Forces during WW II, and pays tribute to Nassau County citizens on the home front for their dedication to world peace. . . . Map (db m210929) WM
167 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Okaloosa CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Okaloosa County Over 16 million Americans answered the call of their country by serving in the military during World War II. Okaloosa County honors and will never forget all of the veterans who fought for the freedom that . . . Map (db m210502) WM
168 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Okeechobee CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Okeechobee County Of the 327 Okeechobee County men who served their country to preserve our freedom, 10 gave their lives in defense of our country. We will be forever grateful. Map (db m210953) WM
169 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — F-367 — Old Capitol of Florida
On Monroe Street at E. Pensacola Street on Monroe Street.
The first two sessions of the territorial legislature were held at St. Augustine and Pensacola. The hazards of traveling between cities 400 miles apart prompted legislators in 1824 to locate a new capital at Tallahassee, between the two cities. Log . . . Map (db m100792) HM
170 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — F-106 — Old City Cemetery
On North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at West Park Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
The present boundaries of the Old City Cemetery were established by the Florida Territorial Council in 1829. Many pioneers and their slaves are buried here, although some early Tallahasseans were buried several hundred feet east of this site. The . . . Map (db m79582) HM
171 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Orange CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Orange County Orange County honors the hundreds of its sons and daughters who served America during World War II as soldiers, aircraft & boat builders and researchers. The Florida Aircraft Corporation rebuilt, repaired . . . Map (db m210499) HM WM
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172 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Osceola CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right.
Osceola County To honor those who have borne the battle Map (db m210959) WM
173 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Palm Beach CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Palm Beach County Palm Beach County salutes its WW II veterans and civilian volunteers and recognizes local landmarks that played prominently in our country’s war effort. The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Lake Worth . . . Map (db m210509) HM WM
174 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Pasco CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Pasco County In 1942, the U.S. Army Air Corps established a training base in Zephyrhills for the 10th Fighter Squadron, which was fully organized in 1943. Pilots received air defense tactic training using P-38’s, P-40’s, . . . Map (db m210967) HM
175 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Pinellas CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Pinellas County Pinellas County salutes our soldiers, marines, sailors Airmen, Coast Guardsmen, and Merchant Mariners of World War II. Map (db m210512) WM
176 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Polk CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of W. Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Polk County This memorial plaque is dedicated to Medal of Honor recipient Private James Henry Mills, United States Army, of Fort Meade, Florida. Private Mills displayed exceptional gallantry, valor devotion to duty, and . . . Map (db m210985) WM
177 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — POW/MIA Bracelet History
On South Monroe Street south of W. Pensacola Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
POW/MIA bracelets shaped like this monument were the creation of two members of Los Angeles-based student organization Voices in Vital America (VIVA). The organization formed in 1967 to show support for Prisoners of War and those Missing In . . . Map (db m211058) HM
178 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Presbyterian Church(One Block West)
On E. Park Avenue at S. Monroe Street, in the median on E. Park Avenue.
The oldest public building in Tallahassee. Construction was begun in 1835 and completed in 1838. Contains original slave galleries. The building was used many times as a place of refuge for women and children during Indian Wars.Map (db m73053) HM
179 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Putnam CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Putnam County The Board of County Commissioners and the citizens of Putnam County honor our warriors of freedom. We proudly pay tribute to the citizen soldiers of our county who served, fought and died in the name . . . Map (db m210531) WM
180 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — R.A. Gray Park
On South Monroe Street at East Madison Street, on the left when traveling north on South Monroe Street.
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181 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Reconstruction: Changing TimesCascades Park
On South Meridian Street north of East Madison Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Civil War brought with it great strides for freedom and equality for American slaves in Tallahassee, the official news of freedom came on May 25, 1865 with the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation outside the Knott House. After freedmen . . . Map (db m211846) HM
182 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Santa Rosa CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Santa Rosa County We honor those who willingly sacrificed to protect and defend our values, principles and beliefs. Map (db m211025) WM
183 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Sarasota CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Sarasota County The 97th Bomb Group, U.S. Army Air Corps arrived in Sarasota, FL on March 29, 1942 with four squadrons and all service units. The 97th trained in Sarasota until deployed to England on May 14, 1942. The 97th . . . Map (db m210625) HM WM
184 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — F-27 — Selection of Florida's Capital
On South Monroe Street (U.S. 27) at Apalachee Parkway, on the right when traveling south on South Monroe Street. Reported missing.
Under Spanish rule Pensacola was the capital of West Florida, while East Florida's capital was St. Augustine. In 1821 the U.S. took possession and in 1822 William P. Duval succeeded Andrew Jackson as territorial governor. Dr. William H. Simmons, St. . . . Map (db m129814) HM
185 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Seminole CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Seminole County June 1942 - May 1946 Naval Air Station - Sanford, Florida fighter and dive bomber training base Seminole County honors all World War II veterans including Medal of Honor posthumous recipient . . . Map (db m211042) WM
186 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — St. Johns CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
St. Johns County Approximately 74 American service members from Saint Johns County we’re killed in various battles throughout the world during World War II. It was a staggering loss, to a small town and the . . . Map (db m210996) WM
187 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — St. Lucie CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
St. Lucie County United States Naval Amphibious Training Base - Fort Pierce commissioned 26 January 1943 as an “Invasion Cradle” training a joint force in amphibious warfare. Beaches of St. Lucie County matched . . . Map (db m210559) HM WM
188 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Sumter CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Sumter County We the people of Sumter County, honor, with our deepest gratitude, those who sacrificed and gave so much of themselves to support the war effort and those who joined the fight to save the world from . . . Map (db m210626) WM
189 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Suwannee CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Suwannee County In honored memory of the “Greatest Generation:” WW II veterans, defenders of our freedom and country; and to our citizens who did their duty by supporting, the troops and the war efforts. “All Gave . . . Map (db m211038) WM
190 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Tallahassee Bus BoycottTallahassee - Leon County Civil Rights Heritage Walk
Near East Jefferson Street at South Monroe Street (U.S. 27), on the right when traveling west.
On May 28, 1956, Wilhelmina Jakes and Carrie Patterson refused to move to the back of a crowded bus. What started off as a shopping excursion by these two Florida A&M University (FAMU) students turned into a trip to the city jail where police . . . Map (db m211258) HM
191 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Taylor CountyFlorida World War II Memorial
On South Bronough Street, 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
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192 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — The Exchange Bank Building
On South Monroe Street (State Road 20) at East College Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Monroe Street.
In recognition of its historic significance is listed in The National Register of Historic Places The Building, when constructed in 1927, was at the forefront of the business community with such prominent tenants as LeRoy Collins (Governor of . . . Map (db m131850) HM
193 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — F-1106 — The Florida Supreme Court Building / Historic Events and Landmark Cases
On South Duval Street just south of West Pensacola Stereet (Florida Route 366), on the left when traveling north.
THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT BUILDING From 1845-1912, justices on the Florida Supreme Court met in two locations in the Old Capitol Building. In 1912, the court moved into the Whitfield Building, named for long-serving Supreme Court Justice James . . . Map (db m207464) HM
194 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — F-392 — The Knott House
On E. Park Avenue at S. Calhoun Street on E. Park Avenue. Reported permanently removed.
Evidence points to George Proctor, a free black man, as the probable builder of this structure in 1843. The house was a wedding gift for Catherine Gamble, the bride of attorney Thomas Hagner. In 1865 the house was used as temporary Union . . . Map (db m133541) HM
195 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — F-829 — The Knott House
On East Park Avenue at South Calhoun Street, on the right when traveling east on East Park Avenue.
This house was constructed in 1843, probably by George Proctor, a free black builder. Attorney Thomas Hagner and his bride Catherine Gamble became the home's first residents the following year. Immediately after the Civil War ended, Union . . . Map (db m133539) HM
196 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — The Tallahassee Lunch Counter Sit-InsTallahassee - Leon County Civil Rights Heritage Walk
Near East Jefferson Street at South Monroe Street (U.S. 27), on the right when traveling west.
Lunch counters at dime stores, such as Woolworth and McCrory's, offered downtown shoppers a reasonably priced place to sit and eat but only for white patrons. On February 13, 1960, eight Florida A&M University (FAMU) students and two . . . Map (db m211233) HM
197 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — F-391 — The Union Bank of Florida
On Apalachee Parkway at S. Calhoun Street on Apalachee Parkway.
Completed in 1841, the Union Bank is Florida's oldest surviving bank building. The business was chartered in 1833 as a planters' bank from which plantation owners could borrow against their land and slave holdings. The bank operated in a private . . . Map (db m73048) HM
198 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — The World War II YearsCascades Park
On South Meridian Street, 0.2 miles north of East Madison Street.
Tallahassee became a boom town during World War II. Dale Mabry Air Base opened in 1941 and employed more than 5,000 soldiers and civilians. The base trained thousands of fighter pilots, including the all-black Tuskegee Airmen corps. — — — — . . . Map (db m211873) HM
199 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — Trinity United Methodist ChurchEstablished 1824 — United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 304 —
On W. Park Avenue at W. Duval Street on W. Park Avenue.
When the Territory of Florida was opened to settlers in 1822, after the Seminole Indians were moved to central Florida, circuit riders came from South Carolina to start a Methodist mission. In 1824, they began the first religious organization in . . . Map (db m73054) HM
200 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — F-1112 — Trinity United Methodist Church
On West Park Avenue near North Duval Street, on the right when traveling west.
Methodists formed Tallahassee's first religious organization, which later became Trinity United Methodist Church. They first met in the Myers home on September 28, 1824.Of the ten attendees, six were white and four were black. A city block, at the . . . Map (db m172645) HM

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