This charming municipality was
built by wealthy land barons
and northern industrialists in
the mid to late 19th century.
They had recognized the
advantages of life in the area
and their legacy represents
some of the best architectural
styles of the period.



Outside of Monticello is a
pastoral landscape with
thousands of pristine wooded
acres set upon rolling hills
dotted with ponds and lakes.



Just three miles north of Monticello is the Jefferson County Kennel Club offering pari-mutuel dog racing from mid-January through mid December and features a full service club house. Inside is
also a card room with poker
open 6 days a week noon
until midnight.

Monticello
U.S. Rte. 90, E. of
Tallahassee.

(850) 997-5552

MONTICELLO

 
  Just east of Tallahassee is a lovely village that seems to
be pleasantly lost in time.  Monticello is set amid rolling hills and ancient oaks, with
a stunning collection of
historic architecture.

The site of an old Indian village,this Florida Secret
was chosen as a county
seat of government and named in honor of Thomas Jefferson's beautiful
home in Virginia.



Amid all of its turn-of-the-
century splendor, the fully
restored Monticello Opera House now hosts seasonal performances of plays, musicals, ballets, light
entertainment, as well as films, lectures and travel- ogues. This landmark and other historic buildings are the highlights of an annual
Tour of Homes.

A local tradition since 1949, the annual Watermelon Festival takes place during the third week of June each year.



 

          5/29/03