Did you know the Florida Caverns State Park is just outside the City of Marianna?

Located along the Chipola River three miles north of Marianna, Florida Caverns is one of only a few state parks containing dry, or air-filled, caves. It is the only state park in Florida to allow public cave tours. Added to the state park system in 1935, Florida Caverns hosted almost 95,000 visitors in 2004 and brought nearly $3.5 million into the Jackson County economy. This accomplishment led to the park being honored as the first recipient of the Wayne Mixson Economic Development Award in January 2005. Jackson County was Florida's third county and was established in 1822. The City of Marianna was founded in 1827 and is the county seat.

Reprinted from Quality Cities November/December 2005
Photo of Florida Caverns © 2005 Florida Department of Environmental Protection

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