National Register Listings in
Leon County, Florida

Averitt-Winchester House Bannerman Plantation Bellevue Billingsley Farm Blackwood-Harwood Plantations Cemetery Bradley's Country Store Complex Brevard, Caroline, Grammar School Brokaw-McDougall House Calhoun Street Historic District Camp House Carnegie Library Cascades Park Chaires Community Historic District Coles, Flavius C., Farmhouse Columns, The Covington House Exchange Bank Building Fire Station No. 2 First Presbyterian Church Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College Historic District Florida Governor's Mansion Florida State Capitol Fort Braden School, Old Gaither House Gallie's Hall and Buildings Goodwood Greene-Lewis House Greenwood Cemetery Grove, The Jacksonville, Pensacola and Mobile Railroad Company Freight Depot Killearn Plantation Archeological and Historic District Leon County Health Unit Building Leon High School Lewis House Lichgate on High Road Los Robles Gate Los Robles Historic District Magnolia Heights Historic District Martin, Gov. John W., House Meridian Road Miccosukee Methodist Church Natural Bridge Battlefield Old City Waterworks Park Avenue Historic District Pisgah United Methodist Church Riley, John Gilmore, House Roberts Farm Historic and Archeological District Rollins House Ruge Hall San Luis de Apalache San Pedro y San Pablo de Patale Smoky Hollow Historic District Sollner-Wall House St. John's Episcopal Church Strickland School Strickland-Herold House Tall Timbers Plantation Tallahassee Historic District Zones I And II Taylor House Tookes House Union Bank Van Brunt House Wahnish Cigar Factory and Tobacco Warehouse Walker, David S., Library Williams House Winterle House (1111 Paul Russell Rd) Woman's Club of Tallahassee Woman's Working Band House
The name "Florida" actually comes from the Spanish word "florido," which means "full of flowers."
Florida random facts
Leon County, located in the northwestern part of Florida, has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. The region was originally inhabited by Indigenous peoples, including the Apalachee and Creek tribes. Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto arrived in the area in the 16th century, followed by other European explorers, traders, and colonists.

In the early 19th century, the United States acquired Florida from Spain, and Leon County was established in 1824 as one of the original 14 counties of the new territory. The county was named after Juan Ponce de León, the Spanish explorer who was the first European to arrive in Florida. Tallahassee, the current capital of Florida, was designated as the county seat.

Leon County played a significant role in the Civil War. The Battle of Natural Bridge, in 1865, saw Confederate forces successfully defend the capital from Union troops, making it one of the few Confederate victories in Florida. After the Civil War, the area underwent a period of reconstruction and the economy shifted towards agriculture, particularly cotton and tobacco.

In the 20th century, Leon County experienced significant growth, with the establishment of Florida State University (FSU) in 1851 and Florida A&M University (FAMU) in 1887. These universities brought an influx of students and contributed to the cultural and intellectual development of the area. Today, Leon County is known for its vibrant arts scene, diverse community, and natural beauty, with many parks, forests, and outdoor recreation areas.

This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Leon County, Florida.

  • 1824 - Leon County is established as one of the original counties in Florida.
  • 1825 - Tallahassee is established as the county seat.
  • 1837 - The first courthouse in Tallahassee is constructed.
  • 1856 - The first railroad, the Pensacola and Georgia Railroad, is completed in Leon County.
  • 1861-1865 - Leon County actively participates in the American Civil War.
  • 1886 - The first electric streetcar system is introduced in Tallahassee.
  • 1947 - Florida State University is established in Tallahassee.
  • 1958 - Leon County is desegregated as a result of the Civil Rights Movement.
  • 1977 - Tallahassee Regional Airport opens.
  • 1997 - The Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center (now known as the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center) is completed.