Category: History

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Historically, newspapers have played a bigger role in cultural development than we may realize. Important literary works, such as short stories and poems, were often published in…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello calls itself home to hundreds of historic buildings dating from before the turn of the 20th century. Among those are both commercial and residential buildings—businesses and…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The history of any town is always tied to its people, and there are many common threads to be found among the people of North Florida towns….

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. For 73 years, Monticello has been the home of the annual Watermelon Festival, a time when Jefferson County has plenty of festivities to be found, both old…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida we know today is comprised of 67 separate counties. The separation of counties is intended to provide citizens with adequate access to government services, and…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Many locals of North Florida and South Georgia know well the sight of the Wasden-Snow House. The imposing structure, which was built in 1884, sits two stories…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. This Monday, May 20, marks the 159th Emancipation Day in Florida. National Emancipation Day is celebrated on April 16 because it marks the anniversary of when Abraham…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. At 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 6, the second Who We Were event of 2024 was held. This session’s location had been changed from its usual place…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The woods of Lloyd may seem unassuming and quiet, yet hidden beyond the treeline is a strange sight—statues, sculptures, buildings and trails all surrounding a modern castle…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Afternoon tea has been a tradition for centuries. The idea of taking a little time to enjoy a light snack with a refreshing cup of tea is…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County, our humble and rural community, is just a little dot on the map. Even so, many people who have played an influential role in culture…

Pets have enjoyed a special place in people’s lives for much of recorded history. From run-of-the-mill to outlandish, animals have formed a large part of Jefferson County’s history as well. Some of…

Rev. Gene Hall Contributor “Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.” – Proverbs 16:3 When you create a business idea and plan and share it with God,…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County is often described as being a small and unassuming place. Compared to the large, bustling cities Florida has to offer, Monticello is merely a little…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello has existed for nearly two centuries, and thousands of people have lived in it within that time. Throughout these centuries, countless people have shaped its development…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The evening of Monday, March 11, marked 2024’s first installment of the Who We Were series, a series of talks about the history of local Jefferson County…

Rebekah Sheats Contributor Seventy-nine years ago in February of 1945, off the coast of Iwo Jima, Platoon Sergeant Ernest I. “Boots” Thomas was interviewed by CBS war correspondent Don Pryor. Pryor asked…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. In February 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued a presidential proclamation that declared the week of March 2-8 would become Women’s History Week. President Carter said, “From the…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Few historic school buildings remain in Jefferson County. The ones that do remain often only have whispers of history to be uttered about them, as most information…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Robert Meacham was a Black Florida resident who left a big impact on Jefferson County during the decades following the Civil War. He shaped the county and…