History of Tallahassee, Florida, USA

1824 - Tallahassee, Florida founded

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1854 - Tallahassee
Tallahassee, a city, capital of Florida, and seat of justice of Leon county, 194 miles E. from Mobile, 130 miles from Pensacola, and about 25 miles N. from the Gulf of Mexico. The site is comparatively elevated. The city is laid out in rectangular blocks, with several public squares. It contains the state house, court house, jail, a United States land-office, and churches of the Presbyterians, Methodists, and Episcopalians ; 2 newspaper offices, and several seminaries. Springs of good water abound in the vicinity. The adjacent country is very productive, and is the most populous part of the state. Tallahassee is connected by a railroad about 26 miles long with the seaport of St. Marks.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

1886 - June 30 - The second destructive hurricane in nine days hit the Apalachicola-Tallahassee area.

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June 30, 1886

1887 - October 3 – Florida A&M University opens its doors in Tallahassee, Florida.

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October 3, 1887

February 13, 1899 - The mercury dipped to -2 degrees at Tallahassee, the coldest reading of record for the state of Florida.

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1906
Tallahassee, a banking city, capital of the state of Florida, and seat of justice of Leon co., on the Georgia, Florida and Alabama and other railroads, 165 miles W. of Jacksonville and 26 miles N. of the Gulf of Mexico... It is laid out in rectangular blocks, with fine shaded streets, and has the Florida State College, Florida Normal and Industrial College (for colored), the Leon County Academy, and several libraries. The city's industries are represented by cotton-compresses and cotton-seed oil mills, cigar and ice-factories, etc. It is in a cotton, tobacco, and sugar region. Pop. in 1900, 2981.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906

1956 - THUNDERCLOUD CAUSED TYNDALL JETS TO COLLIDE. CAPT. WILLERFORD'S BODY FOUND IN PLANE WRECKAGE.
Tallahassee, Fla., Sept. 25 (AP) - The death toll in the crash of two jet planes being evacuated from the path of Hurricane Flossy rose to five today with discovery of the body of CAPT. ROBERT D. WILLERFORD of Tyndall Field.

He died in the wreckage of his plane after it had collided in flight with a second jet which landed on an isolated house 12 miles east of here, killing an expectant mother and her three small children.

The pilot of the other plane, LT. RODERICK ADAMS of Macon, Miss., parachuted to safety and was only slightly hurt. His abandoned craft struck the home of MRS. MARY ELLA WALKER, 23-year-old Negro mother, killing her and PHILIP, JR., 3, DOROTHY, 2, and MARY LEE, 1.

The small frame house of the WALKERS burned to the ground. The father, Philip Walker, a laborer employed by the city of Tallahassee, was at work at the time.

ADAMS landed in a wooded area and was picked up about an hour after the crash when he walked to a road. WILLERFORD'S plane crashed about... Read MORE...

February 12, 1958 - Snow blanketed northern Florida, with Tallahassee reporting a record 2.8 inches.

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1970 - November 25 - The temperature at Tallahassee, FL, dipped to 13 degrees, following a high of 40 degrees the previous day.

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Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Tallahassee:
Florida State Capitol:

Start your visit with the Florida State Capitol. Take a tour to learn about Florida's political history and enjoy the beautiful architecture. The view from the observation deck is worth the trip.

Tallahassee Museum:

Explore the Tallahassee Museum, an outdoor adventure that combines history, nature, and wildlife. Walk the elevated boardwalks, see historic buildings, and encounter native Florida wildlife.

Mission San Luis de Apalachee:

Dive into the area's rich history at Mission San Luis de Apalachee, a living history museum. Learn about the Apalachee Indians and Spanish settlers through reconstructed buildings and costumed interpreters.

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park:

If you love nature, visit Maclay Gardens State Park. Enjoy the serene gardens, picturesque lakes, and walking trails. It's a perfect spot for a picnic or a peaceful afternoon stroll.

Railroad Square Art Park:

Immerse yourself in the local arts scene at Railroad... Read MORE...