Leon County, Administrative division in Tallahassee, Florida, United States.
Leon County spans 702 square miles in Florida's Panhandle region, featuring rolling hills and multiple lakes across its diverse landscape.
Established in 1824, Leon County was named after Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León and remained untouched by Union forces during the Civil War.
The county houses Florida State University and Florida A&M University, contributing to its position as Florida's leader in higher education attainment.
The Leon County Board of Commissioners provides residents access to various services through a comprehensive online portal for permits and emergency alerts.
The Leroy Collins Leon County Public Library system evolved from segregated facilities to become an integrated network serving the entire community.
Location: Florida
Inception: December 29, 1824
Capital city: Tallahassee
Shares border with: Grady County, Thomas County, Jefferson County, Wakulla County, Liberty County, Gadsden County
Website: https://cms.leoncountyfl.gov
GPS coordinates: 30.46000,-84.28000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:06
Florida Legislature
2.4 km
Doak Campbell Stadium
3.4 km
Florida Governor's Mansion
1.2 km
Florida State Capitol
2.4 km
Donald L. Tucker Center
2.5 km
Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park
5.5 km
Bragg Memorial Stadium
3.9 km
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
7.1 km
FSU Flying High Circus
3.1 km
Lewis House
4.5 km
Tallahassee Museum
8.4 km
R.A. Gray Florida History Museum
2.5 km
Westcott Building
2.4 km
Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park
23.1 km
DeSoto Site Historic State Park
2.9 km
Tallahassee Automobile Museum
11.7 km
Letchworth Mounds
28.4 km
Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad Trail State Park
6.7 km
Carnegie Library at FAMU
3.7 km
John G. Riley House
2.3 km
State Library and Archives of Florida
2.5 km
Tallahassee Museum Visitor Center
8.3 km
Lichgate on High Road
3.1 km
Union Bank
2.5 km
Ralph D. Turlington Florida Education Center
2.8 km
Leaf Theater
31.7 km
St. John's Episcopal Church
1.8 km
The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science
2.4 kmReviews
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