The little community with a big history

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Though Monticello is the only city in Jefferson County, there are several smaller communities the county is also home to. One of those communities is Lloyd, near the Leon County line, which is perhaps best-known for its historic train depot; the depot was originally built around 1858 and is possibly the oldest surviving station in the state. Though Lloyd is a small community, its history goes back to the beginning of the county itself. Jefferson County has been home to many different communities over time, some of which were almost towns in themselves. These communities were often formed because of businesses or landmarks that brought people togethe