Tallahassee’s identity as Florida’s capital often overshadows a significant piece of its early history: the Prime Meridian Marker.
Established in 1824 (and re-dedicated on Nov. 15, 2013), this unassuming stone in Cascades Park isn’t just a local landmark; it’s the fundamental starting point for all land surveys in the entire state of Florida. Every deed, every property line, every development across the vast expanse of the Sunshine State traces its origin back to this precise spot in Tallahassee.
It’s a silent, yet foundational testament to the meticulous work of early surveyors and a little-known cornerstone of Florida’s geographical and legal framework.
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