About Jefferson
Monticello Historic District
The Monticello Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and features antebellum and Victorian architecture.
National Register of Historic Places
The Monticello Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and encompasses the core of the city of Monticello, the county seat of Jefferson County. The district preserves an outstanding collection of antebellum, Victorian, and early 20th-century architecture.
Named after Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate, Monticello was laid out around a central courthouse square in the traditional Southern pattern. Many of the original structures survive, including the 1909 Jefferson County Courthouse, numerous Greek Revival and Victorian residences, and the 1890 Monticello Opera House.
Walking the streets of Monticello offers visitors a window into antebellum Florida, with wide porches, ornate ironwork, and mature live oaks creating a distinctly Southern atmosphere rarely found in modern Florida.
Notable Sites
Jefferson County Courthouse (1909)
A Classical Revival courthouse anchoring the town square, still in active use as a seat of county government.
Monticello Opera House (1890)
A beautifully restored performance venue hosting live theater, concerts, and community events throughout the year.
Christ Episcopal Church (1884)
A Carpenter Gothic church with original stained glass windows, considered one of the finest examples of its style in Florida.
Historic Residences
Dozens of Greek Revival, Victorian, and Vernacular homes dating from the 1830s through 1920s line the residential streets.
Plan Your Visit
The Monticello Historic District is located in downtown Monticello at the intersection of US 90 and SR 59, approximately 25 miles east of Tallahassee. Self-guided walking tour brochures are available at the Chamber of Commerce office.
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