Tallahassee meridian, Principal meridian in Tallahassee, Florida.
The Tallahassee Meridian is a principal meridian that serves as a reference line for land surveys across Florida and parts of Alabama. It runs north to south and establishes the baseline measurements that define property boundaries throughout these areas.
The meridian was established in 1824 as the primary reference for land surveys in Florida. Its creation marked the start of systematic mapping and documentation of property ownership across the region.
The meridian marks the dedication of surveyors to establishing precise geographical reference points for property ownership. It represents how communities organized their land claims through careful measurement and documentation.
The marker is easily located in Tallahassee and can be found through standard city maps and GPS coordinates. Visitors should approach it with basic knowledge of surveying systems to appreciate its significance as a reference point.
The meridian marks the southwest corner of land granted to the Marquis de Lafayette by the United States government. This connection links the surveying point to a significant moment in American history and Franco-American relations.
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