Monticello Self-Guided Walking Tour

Walk through Monticello’s preserved historic district and follow the story of a Florida frontier town as it grew into a thriving cotton-shipping center. This self-guided Monticello Walking Tour begins at Courthouse Circle, the town’s political and social heart in the 1840s, where residents learned Florida had become a state in 1845.

As you explore at your own pace, hear the story of Mary Adeline Walker and her husband William, central figures in the Palmetto Pioneers book series. Discover how settlers known as Palmetto Pioneers, many with roots in South Carolina, shaped the community. The tour also examines Jefferson County’s political influence and how its large enslaved population contributed to its support for secession.

Use the app’s audio, maps, and geodata, with offline access available. Install the app and enter the code on your confirmation ticket before you arrive; directions guide you to the starting point, and the tour begins when you reach it. Set out to uncover the stories behind Monticello’s historic streets on this flexible Monticello Walking Tour.