Levy County History

133 years ago

31 December 1870 - A report of the county superintendent of education for Levy County stated that all of the County`s 12 school houses were owned and supplied by private citizens rent free to the school district. In 1873 the number of schools jumped to 21 with an enrollment of 478 pupils. The schools were open for three months out of the year because the county could not afford longer terms. During that school year the county received $153.77 from the state for education purposes.

85 years ago

04 September 1917 - Mr. Gus A. Morton, a citizen of Levy County, appeared before the Levy County Board of County Commissioners and brought to the Board`s attention that they had paid L.C. Hester $11.00 for digging four stumps in County Road District No. 2 (Williston). Morton stated that there had been no stumps dug and he complained at the Board for paying such bills. As a citizen and taxpayer, Morton wanted to call their attention to the matter and ask that the Board be more careful hereafter.

60 years ago

08 September 1944 - The Levy County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution authorizing the War Department to use the Cedar Keys Airport for a ninety day period beginning September 7 and ending December 7, 1944. The area was to be used by the Third Air Force out of Tampa for the conduct of special field exercises. The resolution permitted troops, animals, vehicles and equipment to temporarily enter, maneuver upon, pass over, bivouac or camp on the premises and to use the water therein and thereon for drinking, cooking and cleaning purposes. The area used by the troops is located on the present day site of the southwest end of the Lewis Airstrip and a portion of Piney Point.

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

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