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Levy County History

Levy County History

Toni Collins

137 years ago


13 February 13 1865 - On Monday morning, 150 men of the Second Regiment, Florida Cavalry Volunteers (Union) engaged in an action with Confederate troops at Station No. 4, Florida Railroad, five miles from the Cedar Keys on the mainland. The Yankees, under the command of Major Edmund C. Weeks listed casualties of five killed, eighteen wounded and three captured. The Confederates, under the command of Captain John J. Dickison, reported six severely wounded. Dickison recaptured 100 head of cattle, several wagons, fifty contrabands, thirteen horses, and five prisoners. The cattle, wagon and horses were the property of William Yearty who had a farm in the vicinity of present day Shiloh Cemetery near Sumner. The property was not returned to Yearty.

104 years ago


06 June 1898 - A communication was received from the Florida State Health Officer requesting the Levy County Board of County Commissioner designate the persons permitted to sign burial permits. The following persons were so designated: Dr. J.M. Jackson, Bronson; Dr. J.H. Claywell, Levyville; Dr. O.S. Clyatt, Judson; Dr. L.W. Thomason, Otter Creek; Dr. A.T. Walker, Cedar Key; Dr. J.M. Willis, Williston; and Dr. O.C. O`Dell, Phoenix.

51 years ago


26 April 1951 - The following notice appeared on the front page of the Levy County Journal: $500.00 Reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of any person or persons found setting unauthorized fires on lands belonging to us. This is a standing offer and does not expire. PATERSON-McINNIS LUMBER COMPANY, Gulf Hammock, Florida.


From the Archives & History Center
Levy County Clerk`s Office
Danny J. Shipp, Clerk of Court

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