 |
 |
 |
Jefferson
County is located in the heart of "the
other Florida," the Florida of rolling hills and stately oaks
draped in wispy Spanish moss. Situated in the state's Panhandle,
it is the only county that extends from Georgia on the north to the
Gulf of Mexico on the south. Known as the "Keystone County," it
is approximately mid-way between Jacksonville, Florida's northern-most
Atlantic port and Pensacola, one of her largest Gulf ports. Monticello,
the county's seat of government, is just 23 miles east of Florida's
capital city of Tallahassee, and is fast becoming one of that thriving
city's favorite "bedroom communities." In contrast to the more familiar southern peninsula of Florida, our area experiences four distinct seasons. The balmy summers for which our state is renowned flow into the cooler months of autumn and winter, replete with the magical color of changing leaves. Our short-lived winters give way early in the year to usher in one of nature's more intense displays of springtime rejuvenation. Indeed, even the least nature-lover is all but overwhelmed by the explosion of color experienced here each spring! This mild climate, combined with an average annual rainfall of 57 inches, provides not only a prolonged and prolific growing season, but also a pleasant year-round environment for both work and leisure activities. Our mean annual temperature is a pleasant 67 degrees, ranging from an average January temperature of 51 to an average of 81 in July. Open spaces, rolling hills and clean, fresh air. |
Where is it? Who
can I contact for more info? Driving Tour
|
||||||
