Data Dictionary
First Capitol
First CapitolConstructing a replica of the First Capitol Building in Florida. [Click to view ]
Large Plantations
Large PlantationsThe Large Plantations of Leon County, FL 1860 story map covers Woodlawn, Burgesstown, Oaklawn, Kirksey, and Blakely Plantation. [Click to view ]
Large Plantations
Bowlegs' TownBowlegs town was an old town near the Suwanee River located in Dixie County Florida under the leadership by an Seminole Indian named Bolek, Halapatter Micco (a.k.a. Chief Billy Bowlegs). [Click to view ]
Bicentennial
Put History in Your Hands and step into the past . [Click to view ]
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Richard Keith Call Territorial Governor of Florida and Aide to Andrew Jackson during the Creek Indian War. [Click to view ]
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Aviation "Keep em’ Flying" As the birthplace of commercial aviation in the United States, Florida hosted tantalizing aeronautical events which captured the imaginations of the residents of Florida. [Click to view]
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Defenders of Democracy Highlighting some of the many African-American soldiers that served in the United States armed services. [Click to view]
For Names Sake
For "Names" SakeThis web app is a collection of notable names from the local area. [Click to view]
The Unconquered
The UnconqueredThe Indigenous people of Florida. [Click to view]
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Maroon Communities Maroons are descendants of Africans in the Americas who formed settlements away from slavery. They often mixed with indigenous peoples, eventually evolving into separate creole cultures such as the Garifuna and the Mascogos. [Click to view collection]
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Florida A & M UniversityFounded in 1887 as the State Normal College for Colored Students, FAMU is the only historically state supported educational facility for African Americans in Florida. [Click to view]
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Self-Guided ToursTours include historical residences, or sites where a famous event took place or widely known people lived. Take a look at our New walking tour of Fort Braden! [Click to review tours]
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Heritage NeighborhoodsYour journey into the history of Downtown Tallahassee begins here: Smoky Hollow, Myers Park, Calhoun St, Park Ave, and Los Robles. [Click to review tours]
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1883 Tax Cadastral Map1883 Tax Cadastral Map of Leon County, FL. A cadastral map shows the extent, value and ownership of land. [Click to view map]
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Names Faces and PlacesThis web app is a collection of notable names from the local area. Oftentimes these names are found on street signs, buildings and open spaces. [Click to view]
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A Glimpse Into The PastFollow a trail of historic photographs depicting the Tallahassee & Leon County area. [Click to begin tour]
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Historical RailroadsSeveral historical rail lines converged in Tallahassee. Tallahassee had a freight depot, a passenger rail station and a maintenance yard. [Click to view]
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Indigenous PeoplesIndigenous peoples & Colonial Spain in Leon County Florida. [Click to view]
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"In Remembrance Of"Let's celebrate the local community by acknowledging their efforts and achievements in the time of old. [Click to view]
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Way MarkersFollow a photo trail of Leon County's Historical Way Markers. [Click to view]
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Women's HistoryWomen’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. [Click to view]
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"Swipe" Map Collection Compare two years of aerial imagery side by side by using a comparison map or "swipe" tool. [Click to review years]