Leon County offers a unique mix of science, technology, nature, education, culture and history, making the area a great place to live and work! Tallahassee is home to Florida State University. Science & technology find a welcome home here. Hi-Tech firms find Innovation Park a perfect location to grow and prosper. A diversified, well-educated work force and a business-friendly atmosphere combine to make the area a great choice for any company seeking to relocate. The area boasts a younger population and a lower percentage of unemployment than the State of Florida average.

The area is rich in history - from restored historical buildings to Civil War sites. Original antebellum plantations are concentrated in this area. Sophistication, southern charm and historical landmarks await your arrival in the capital city.

In 1824 Tallahassee was chosen as the new capital of Florida.

Nature lovers will appreciate the canopy roads, and the miles of trails for hiking and biking, the many possibilities for canoeing and boating, the beautiful Maclay State Gardens, Florida Caverns State Park or the Gulf of Mexico.

Within the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, with its famous white lighthouse, and the adjacent Apalachicola National Forest, lies a natural paradise: crystal lakes, clear springs, dense woods, saltwater ponds, and marshes. Both preserves allow fresh and saltwater fishing.

Leon has 696 square miles, population nearing 235,000 Jefferson 609 square miles, population nearing 15,000 Wakulla 635 square miles, population almost 20,000 Liberty 845 square miles, population almost 8,000 Gadsden 898 square miles, population around 51,000.