Five Things You Never Knew About Tallahassee Florida

As the capital city of Florida, Tallahassee is one of the largest cities in the state. With a history that dates back to the 1800s, Tallahassee has transformed greatly over the years. Now with a population of nearly 200,000 people, Tallahassee is becoming a popular destination for college students and young adults. Although most people may not think of Tallahassee as anything more than a college town, this southern city is much more interesting than frat parties and social clubs. Whether you’re a life long resident, or a new comer, there are a lot of things you can learn about this awesome city. Here are five things you never knew about Tallahassee Florida.

Tallahassee Police Department

These days, cities and towns all over the country have local police departments, however, that wasn’t always the case. There was once a time when only major cities had police departments, and even then, it wasn’t a guarantee. Well, Tallahassee Florida was actually among the first cities in the country to have its own police department. In fact, the Tallahassee PD is the third oldest in the country, behind only Boston and Philadelphia.

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Most educated population

Over the years, education has become a very important part of American culture. People will travel thousands of miles in search of a quality education, and Tallahassee just so happens to be a destination on lots of people’s lists. The city of is home to several colleges, including Florida State University. With that being said, it should come as no surprise that Tallahassee is home to the most educated population in Florida. In fact, about half of the people in Tallahassee have earned at least a bachelor’s degree.

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America’s first Christmas

Christmas is easily one of the biggest holidays in the country, but what was America’s first Christmas like? Well, it is believed that in 1539, Spanish explorer, Hernando de Soto and his crew were the first people to celebrate Christmas in the continental United States.

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Doak Campbell Stadium

Built in 1950, Doak Campbell Stadium is the home field for the Florida State University football team. Over the years, the stadium has undergone several expansions, and the current capacity is 82,300. Well, although the stadium’s ability to hold massive crowds is impressive, what’s most impressive about Doak Campbell Stadium is that it’s “the country’s biggest continuous brick structure.”

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John G. Riley House

When most people think of the south, racism and segregation are probably some of the first things that come to mind. However, amid crash discrimination, Tallahassee was home to a thriving African-American community at the turn of the 20th century. Today, all that remains of that community is a wood frame home that once belonged to John G. Riley. Built in 1890, Riley lived in the home until his death in 1954. The home was restored in 1981, and became a museum in 1995.

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