Construction began in 1947 and the dedication took place on March 22, 1957.
The 50th anniversary celebration took place on March 16, 2007.
A time capsule was put away and is to be opened at the 75th anniversary in 2032.
Apalachicola Northern Railroad Greensboro Depot Est. 1907
Heritage Park, Chattahoochee, FL
U.S. Hwy 90 (West Washington St. Mural painted by Von Tipton
Depicts life on the Apalachicola River
as it was in the days of the paddle wheel steamboats.
"I Hear Hester Singing" Barn
A tobacco barn preserved as it was during shade tobacco's reign in Gadsden County.
This barn has been lovingly preserved by Kay Davis Lay on the Forrest Davis Farm,
Hosford Highway (Hwy. 65), Sawdust, FL
Downtown Mt. Pleasant 1938
Train Time!
Courtesy of H.A. Parramore
Interior views of Shepard's Mill c.1875.
Pictures feature Mr. Alec Bowen working at his family's mill in the 1940's - 50's.
Pictures donated to West Gadsden Historical Society by Mr. & Mrs. James Bowen, Quincy, FL.
Gadsden County has many qualified properties that could receive this recognition from the Florida Department of Agriculture. West Gadsden Historical Society will provide assistance to complete the application for land owners whose property qualifies. To qualify the property must be held within the same family for 100 years.
Memorial to crew of CSS Chattahoochee
Located on Main St., 1 block south of U.S. Hwy 90 (Washington St.) in Chattahoochee
Arriving in Gadsden County with his family in 1886, James Dezell was only 19 years old. The Dezell's settled in Mt. Pleasant. Both James and his father, Samuel, were builders and in the lumber business. James married Margaret (Maggie) Leila Shepard, a native of Gadsden County on September 13, 1893. They were blessed with three sons and two daughters; born 1894 - 1903.
James A. and Maggie Dezell built their house in 1912. Following James' death in 1937, Maggie continued to live there for many years. It remained in the Dezell family until her death in 1958. The Dezell House is a distinctive example of Prairie Style architecture greatly influenced by the arts and crafts movement. Mr. Dezell's craftsmanship and his love of wood can be seen in many of the features of the house. Prior to the Society purchasing it had suffered from abuse and neglect. It has been a rigorous process, but we have started it on the road to restoration. The Dezell House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 2006.
