145 years ago
1867 - The following Bronson residents resolved to organize a Methodist Church at that place: Dr. J.M. Jackson, Col. W.R. Coulter, W.A. Shands, and Moses Keen. They requested that Elias J. Knight of Levyville preach and services were held occasionally in an unfinished warehouse. Bronson was on the Levyville circuit which included Levyville, Rocky Hammock, Oak Grove, Antioch, Wekiva, Otter Creek, and Fort Fannin. In 1868 a lot Northwest and adjoining the old cemetery was given by Col. W.R. Coulter and a comfortable church costing $400.00 was built by the members. The church located on Court Street in Bronson was built in 1886 on a lot Northeast and adjoining the Bronson High School. In 1921, the church building was moved to its present location. 78 years ago
1925 July 16 - The Levy County News carried the following article. Cedar Key boasts five citizens over 80 years of age. The citizens are Isaac Richberg, age 89; John Oglesby, age 89; Charlie Burnett, age 85, Julius McCain, age 84, and St. Clair Whitman, age 93. Beat that if you can! This is no doubt a record for a small town, and is a convincing argument in favor of health conditions in the Island City as well as a fulfillment of the old promise, "Honor Thy Father and Mother, that thy days may be long." Again it adds stimulus to the slogan "Live in Cedar Key and Never Die." 31 years ago
1972 January 18 - The Levy County Board of County Commissioners passed an ordinance known as the "Levy County River Protection Law." The purpose and intent of the Ordinance is to preserve the scenic beauty and to prevent further pollution of the Suwannee, Withlacoochee and Waccasassa Rivers and their tributaries; regulate removal of timber and natural growth; regulate construction; provide for strict enforcement of sanitation requirements; and provide penalties for violation. From the Archives & History Center
Levy County Clerk`s Office
Danny J. Shipp, Clerk of Court |
