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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Gregg House
This house, at 2915 Green St., was built in 1942; after years of neglect, renovation began in February 2001. The pretty cottage now has an updated kitchen with new cabinets and a bay window, plus a new master bathroom to make the house a more pleasant retirement home for the Greggs.
The original white, Adams-style living room mantel is a focal point. Also saved are the glass doorknobs, transom windows and original bathroom. Cedar closets were built throughout the house, and the living and dining room hardwood floors have been refinished. A closet, screened porch and carport were added to the rear.
