Jefferson County is named for Thomas Jefferson, who was President of the United States from 1801 to 1809.
Surrounding County Courthouses:
N – Thomas County, Georgia and Brooks County, Georgia
E – Madison County and Taylor County
S – Gulf of Mexico
W – Wakulla County and Leon County
Created: January 20, 1827 
County Seat:
Monticello 1828 – present
County Courthouse – Monticello
Location: 1 Courthouse Circle / Jefferson Street
Built: 1909 – 1910
Style: Classical Revival
Architect: Edward Columbus Hosford of Atlanta, Georgia
Contractor: Mutual Construction Company of Louisville, Kentucky
Description: The building faces south and is a two story white colored stucco, stone and concrete structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of Monticello. The south front has a high portico supported by four large white colored columns rising to a pediment at the roof line. The motto “Sum Cuique” (To each his own) is inscribed over the doors. There are porticos on all four sides of the building. A balustrade runs along the roof line. On the center of the roof is a large octagonal dome with clock and a small cupola at the top.
See: The architect, Edward Columbus Hosford of Atlanta, Georgia..
See: The contractor, Mutual Construction Company of Louisville, Kentucky, constructed courthouses in Baker County, Lafayette County, Pasco County and Polk County; and in Georgia in Harris County.
History: The county was created in 1827 and Monticello was selected as the county seat. The first courthouse was erected in 1828, The second courthouse was a two story structure built in 1841. The third and present courthouse was constructed in 1909 to 1910 at a cost of $39,412.
County Courthouse – Monticello
Photos taken 2009