Historic Events
St. Luke Baptist Church, Marianna This African-American church, founded along the Chipola River in August 1867, is now a main focal point in Marianna. The building is Gothic Revival Style with pointed, arch leaded stained glass windows and towers on either side of the central nave.
Gilmore Academy In 1922, Robert T. Gilmore (1879-1948), born in Monticello, founded Gilmore Academy, one of Jackson County's first African-American high schools. After graduating its first class in 1931, it was renamed Jackson County Training School, then later Marianna Middle School.
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The 1840 House
The 1840s House is now owned by McDaniel and Associates, an accounting firm.
In 1985, it was renovated by Mr. Floye Brewton, and used to house his antique business. It was later the law office of John Ratzlaff and Robert Trammell.
Originally the west wing of the Ely-Criglar Mansion, the house was moved to its present location many years ago.