Monticello, Florida
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Monticello (Template:IPAc-en Template:Respell) is the only city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Florida, United States. The city is named after Monticello, the estate of the county's namesake, Thomas Jefferson, on which the Jefferson County Courthouse was modeled.<ref>Template:Citation</ref> The population was 2,589 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Tallahassee metropolitan area.
Monticello is home to Indian mounds and many historic buildings, including the Perkins Opera House and Monticello Old Jail Museum.
History and culture
The Perkins Opera House is a 19th-century mercantile building adapted for use as a theater. It regularly hosts musical performances and theater productions. The first-floor ballroom also holds receptions.
Howard Academy built in 1936 served African American students.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It is on Mamie B. Scott Drive, named for Mamie B. Scott. In 1960 a school for African American students was built in southeastern Monticello. It was later also named Howard Academy.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Schools in Monticello integrated in 1967. Old Howard Academy is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2021.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Historic sites
- Bethel School
- Christ Episcopal Church
- Denham-Lacy House
- Jefferson County Courthouse (Florida)
- Letchworth Mounds
- Lyndhurst Plantation
- Monticello High School (Florida)
- Monticello Historic District
- Monticello Old Jail Museum
- Palmer House
- Palmer-Perkins House
- Perkins Opera House
- Wirick-Simmons House
Geography
Monticello is located in northern Jefferson County at Template:Coord.<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref>
U.S. Route 90 runs through the center of the city as Washington Street, leading east Template:Convert to Greenville and west Template:Convert to Tallahassee. U.S. Route 19 passes through the city center on Jefferson Street, leading south Template:Convert to Capps and north Template:Convert to Thomasville, Georgia. The two highways meet in the center of Monticello at Courthouse Circle, which surrounds the Jefferson County Courthouse. US-19 leads south from the courthouse Template:Convert to Interstate 10 at Exit 225. I-10 leads west Template:Convert to Tallahassee and east Template:Convert to Lake City.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Template:Convert, all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the City of Monticello has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Monticello is the site of the highest temperature recorded in Florida, Template:Convert on June 29, 1931.
Demographics
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000<ref name=2000CensusP004>Template:Cite web</ref> | Pop 2010<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | Template:Partial<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | % 2000 | % 2010 | Template:Partial |
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| White (NH) | 1,175 | 1,058 | 1,208 | 46.39% | 42.22% | 46.66% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1,285 | 1,349 | 1,242 | 50.73% | 53.83% | 47.97% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0.12% | 0.00% | 0.19% |
| Asian (NH) | 15 | 17 | 7 | 0.59% | 0.68% | 0.27% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0.08% | 0.00% | 0.12% |
| Other race (NH) | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.19% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 20 | 29 | 70 | 0.79% | 1.16% | 2.70% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 33 | 53 | 49 | 1.30% | 2.11% | 1.89% |
| Total | 2,533 | 2,506 | 2,589 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,589 people, 1,120 households, and 711 families residing in the city.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In 2020, the median household income was $43,780. 27.3% of the population 25 years and older had a Bachelor's Degree or higher. There was a 49.2% employment rate. There were 1,323 housing units.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,506 people, 770 households, and 559 families residing in the city.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Notable people
- James Patton Anderson, commander of the 1st Florida Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War, lived in Monticello.<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref>
- Allen Boyd, politician
- Ryal Long, state legislator during the Reconstruction era
- Bobby Thigpen, Major League Baseball relief pitcher, set record for most saves in a season (57) in 1990, a record which stood for 18 years
- Willie "Chicken" Thompson, celebrated mid-late 20th century Chicago White Sox clubhouse manager and chef<ref>Sullivan, Paul "'Last Comiskey' stirs memories of a lovable Chicago White Sox team and its iconic ballpark" Chicago Tribune February 26, 2023</ref><ref>Kittle, Ron and Logan, Bob Tales from the Chicago White Sox Dugout: A Collection of the Greatest White Sox Stories Ever Told (Tales from the Team); Sports Publishing, May 1, 2018; Template:ISBN</ref>
- Jack Youngblood, professional football player
- Tarlos Thomas, former Florida State Seminoles and NFL player
- Sam Madison, former Miami Dolphins player<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- Zach Norton, Cincinnati Bearcats/Baltimore Ravens player
- Robert Wilson, NFL player
- Clemon Johnson, NBA player
- Tony Robinson, NFL player
Education
Jefferson County Schools operates public schools, including Jefferson County Middle / High School.
References
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