Sometimes the best genealogical information comes from truly unexpected sources. The State Archives of Florida holds records from a wide variety of state agencies, many of which have had direct contact with the state’s citizens over the years. As a result, many of the records document the specific locations of specific individuals at specific times, which can be a big help for folks tracing their family trees. Read more
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Madison’s 175th
This year marks the 175th anniversary of the city of Madison, Florida.

Marybelle V. James being sworn in as the first woman and the first African American elected county commissioner in Madison County
Want to see more? The Madison Collection contains approximately 1,000 photographs of Madison County’s people, places and industries.