163 years ago 28 December 1859 - In an effort to attract new businesses to Cedar Key, the Florida Railroad sent George W. Call, a land agent, to Cedar Key to conduct a railroad land sale. "On Saturday, the 4th day of February, 1860, I will offer at public auction, at Cedar Keys, numerous eligible lots, suitable for warehouses, stores and dwellings, which will be offered on eligible terms, to be made known on the day of the sale," announced Call. "The Florida Railroad is already graded all the way, and the cars are running from Fernandina to within twenty-five miles of Cedar Key, and it is expected that the entire road will be open for business early in February." 109 years ago 02 October 1893 - After entertaining a petition from a number of citizens asking that a public road be opened from Ellzey to Bronson, the Board of County Commissioners granted the request and appointed Elias Wallker; Geo. W. Maxwell; and R.M. Strickland as the Commissioners to lay it out. 64 years ago 22 December 1938 - The following persons filed a proposed charter to incorporate the Parsona Memorial Church of Yankeetown: H.C. McKean; Mrs. H.C. McKean; Wm. Parsons; Mrs. John Wells; Mrs. Thetis Saults; Mrs. C.E. Cottrell; C.E. Cottrell; and Burdean Stevenson. The general nature and object of this corporation shall be for the purpose of owning real estate upon which to erect the Parsona Memorial Church of Yankeetown, Florida.
From the Archives & History Center
Levy County Clerk`s Office
Danny J. Shipp, Clerk of Court |
