Tallahassee, FL
Capital of Florida
Overview
Tallahassee is the capital city of Florida, located in the Southeast region of the United States. Founded in 1824, the city has grown to a population of approximately 196,169 residents within a state of 21,538,187 people. As the seat of Florida's state government, Tallahassee serves as the political and administrative center of the state.
The city is home to the Florida State Capitol, a Modern / New Formalism structure that has been a landmark since its completion in 1977. Designed by Edward Durell Stone, the capitol building stands as a testament to the state's history and governance, attracting visitors from across the country and around the world.
Tallahassee has served as the capital of Florida since 1824. Before Tallahassee, the state's capital was located in St. Augustine and Pensacola.
Florida State Capitol
The Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee is a modern 22-story tower completed in 1977, making it one of the tallest capitol buildings in the United States. The tower is flanked by low-rise dome structures housing the Senate and House chambers. The adjacent Historic Capitol, a striking white Classical Revival building from 1845, has been restored and now serves as a museum.
Notable Features
- 22-story modern tower, one of the tallest capitols in the U.S.
- Observation deck on the 22nd floor with panoramic views
- Flanking Senate and House dome structures
- Adjacent restored Historic Capitol (1845) now a museum
- Florida Artist Hall of Fame gallery
- Public art installations throughout the complex
Media Gallery
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Fun Facts & Trivia
- ★Tallahassee was chosen as Florida's capital in 1824 as a midpoint between the two major cities at the time: St. Augustine and Pensacola.
- ★The Florida Capitol is one of the tallest capitol buildings in the U.S. at 22 stories.
- ★The Historic Capitol from 1845 was nearly demolished in the 1970s but was saved by preservationists and restored as a museum.
- ★Tallahassee is the only Florida capital city located in the panhandle region, far from the state's well-known coastal cities.
- ★The 22nd-floor observation deck offers views of both the Gulf of Mexico and Georgia on clear days.
- ★Florida is one of only a few states where the capital is not the largest city -- that distinction belongs to Jacksonville.