Established in 1827, the City of Monticello is in the center of rural Jefferson County with a population of about 3,000. Jefferson County offers thousands of wooded acres and gently rolling hills. Ponds and lakes of all sizes liberally dot this pastoral landscape, covering a full 11 square miles of the county's 609 square mile area. Historically, the City of Monticello has no equal in Northern Florida. Nestled among the tree lined streets of Monticello are many antebellum homes which provide a unique look and feel to the city. The city of Monticello in Florida panhandle an attractive location for families looking to take advantage of the short commute to the state capital of Tallahassee while enjoying the relaxing environment of woodlands, hiking trails and small town charm preserved within the city. Peaceful canoe trails on Monticello's unspoiled rivers; hunting for quail, deer, dove and wild turkey, and fishing and duck hunting on quiet, natural Lake Miccosukee are only the beginning. Monticello's changing seasons bring special beauty and provide reason enough for celebration. Fall's changing colors and golden days with cool nights are just right for football games and mullet roasts; while winter, with its clear, sunny skies and brisk weather, will make you want to take advantage of all the opportunities to live the good life - learning, entertaining, sports, to name a few. Located east of Tallahassee, one of the most enjoyable rides you could make is taking Highway 90 East out of Tallahassee towards Monticello. Motorists enjoy a roadside lined on both side with mature crepe myrtle trees when in bloom are an awesome site blowing every few yards for more than ten miles to Monticello's charming county seat. There are many great opportunities to own estate property, land and affordable houses in Jefferson County, Florida and Monticello is worthy of a look if you are looking to be in the country but not too far from the coast, the hospitals, employment or major expressways and shopping.