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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Milton House
Built in 1909, the Milton House is located on Lafayette Street, and was originally built by Mr. and Mrs. William J. Daniels.
Mrs. Daniels was the granddaughter of Florida’s Civil War governor, John Milton. The house has since been owned by descendents of Gov. Milton.
It underwent extensive renovations and has been restored to its original beauty. The color scheme is, in fact, the same as it was during its establishment.
The 4,200-sq.-ft. home has seven fireplaces and two staircases, 12-ft. ceilings and original hardwood floors. The four-ft.-wide lead-glass front door leads into the foyer, which is lit by a Strauss crystal chandelier imported from Poland.
An original portrait of John Milton’s wife, Caroline Howze Milton, hangs in the living room.