Historical Marker
Perkins Opera House
Historical marker location:
185 West Washington Street, Monticello, Florida
( Marker is at the intersection of West Washington Street (U.S. 90) and Jefferson Street (Courthouse Circle) (U.S. 19), on the right when traveling east on West Washington Street.)
During the 19th century, Florida was known as the "Wilderness State" due to its vast stretches of undeveloped land and abundant wildlife.