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Tallahassee, Florida

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Florida's capital city sits in the hilly Panhandle — a college town and political hub that feels more like the Deep South than the beaches below.
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Founded 1824 | Population 208,666 | Peak 208,666 (2024) | County Leon County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Tallahassee, Florida

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1824Selected as Capital: Tallahassee chosen as Florida's capital as a geographic compromise between St. Augustine and Pensacola.
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1861Only Unoccupied Confederate Capital: Tallahassee was the only Confederate state capital east of the Mississippi not captured by Union forces.
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1887FAMU Founded: Florida A&M University established, growing into one of the nation's most prominent HBCUs.
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1956Bus Boycott: FAMU students sparked a citywide bus boycott, successfully desegregating the bus system.
5
1977New Capitol Building: The 22-story Florida State Capitol opened alongside the preserved Old Capitol.
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1993FSU National Championship: Florida State won the football national championship under Bobby Bowden.
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2000Florida Recount Drama: The 2000 presidential recount put Tallahassee in the national spotlight.
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2018Hurricane Michael: Category 5 hurricane damaged the Panhandle; Tallahassee sustained major tree damage.
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2023Political Spotlight: Tallahassee drew attention as seat of Governor DeSantis' administration.
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1845Florida Statehood: Florida became the 27th state with Tallahassee as capital.
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Population Over Time

0 52,167 104,333 156,500 208,666 1850 1900 1940 1960 1980 2000 2010 2020 2024

Latest News in Tallahassee

Feb 20, 2026
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Complete Historical Timeline

1824 Government
Selected as territorial capital
1845 Government
Florida becomes 27th state
1861 Government
Only unoccupied Confederate capital east of Mississippi
1887 Culture
FAMU founded
1956 Civil Rights
Bus boycott desegregates transit
1977 Architecture
New Capitol building opens
1993 Sports
FSU wins national championship
2000 Politics
Florida recount drama
2018 Disaster
Hurricane Michael
2023 Government
Population exceeds 208,000

Did You Know?

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Tallahassee was the only Confederate capital east of the Mississippi never captured during the Civil War.
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The 1956 Tallahassee bus boycott preceded the famous Montgomery boycott.
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Tallahassee has more canopy roads — oak-covered scenic routes with Spanish moss — than almost any city in the U.S.

Famous People from Tallahassee, Florida

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T-Pain
Actor, Singer · Born Sep 30, 1984 · Age 41
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Shea Whigham
Actor, Stage Actor · Born Jan 5, 1969 · Age 57
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Brad Davis
Stage Actor, Television Actor · Born Nov 6, 1949 · Died Sep 8, 1991 (age 41)
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Lobo
Composer, Singer · Born Jul 31, 1943 · Age 82
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Carla Hayden
Librarian, University Teacher · Born Aug 10, 1952 · Age 73
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