Built in 1893. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. 8 historic topographic surveys show this location, the earliest from 1940.
“The Old Wakulla County Courthouse is a historic site in Crawfordville, Florida, located at Church Street. On May 3, 1976, it was added to the U.S.”
Wikipedia article Old Wakulla County Courthouse, CC BY-SA 4.0.
One of 10 National Register listings published here for Wakulla County · listed in 1976 · category: Building · built in 1893.
Sources: the Wikipedia article · the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service
The ground this property stands on, surveyed 14 years apart. Drag the handle to wipe between them. Both sheets are United States Geological Survey originals; neither has been altered.
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 154 fires within 5 miles of Old Wakulla County Courthouse between 1992 and 2020, burning about 1,298 acres in total. 18 started naturally. 8 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 67 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 23 |
| Natural | 18 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 13 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 11 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 8 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 5 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 4 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 3 |
| Smoking | 1 |
| Fireworks | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 September 1999 | Natural | 30 acres | National Forests in Florida | GRIMES BAY |
| 19 September 2008 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Florida Forest Service | (65) DONALDSON-WILLIAMS |
| 17 September 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Florida Forest Service | DIXIE DR-(65) |
| 3 August 2012 | Natural | under an acre | National Forests in Florida | INDIAN CREEK SNAG |
| 28 August 1997 | Natural | 4.0 acres | National Forests in Florida | FRANKLIN |
| 20 August 2007 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Florida Forest Service | (65) TIMMONS FIRE |
| 19 August 2000 | Natural | 5.0 acres | National Forests in Florida | BRADWELL |
| 19 August 2000 | Natural | 5.0 acres | National Forests in Florida | VOLUNTEER |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 2 workings within 5 miles of Old Wakulla County Courthouse: 2 unknowns. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Sand, Limestone, General. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon Limestone - Moccasin Dip Mine | Limestone, General | Unknown | Limestone | |
| Lost Creek Land Development - 98 Mine | Sand | Unknown |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Crawfordville, the town this property stands in, in 96 storm reports between 1994 and 2026: 74 thunderstorm wind, 11 hail, 5 heavy rain, 2 funnel cloud. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2005 | Tornado (F1) | Crawfordville | $1,250,000 | A tornado touched down just northwest of Crawfordville in the Arran Road area, then traveled northeast across Wakulla Arran Road and the Fox Hollow subdivision, Ivan Church Road, Evergreen Acres, Emerald Acres, to Harry Morrison Road and Elizabeth Street before lifting. Of the 33 structures affected, 26 homes were damaged, two were destroyed, the Ivan Assembly of God Church was damaged, and four businesses along U.S. Highway 319 were damaged. There were several reports of downed trees and power lines. Damage survey provided by a NWS Tallahassee meteorologist, with additional reports by the Wakulla County EMA and Sheriff. |
| April 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $50,000 | A tree was down on a house. |
| May 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $35,000 | A tree was blown over onto a car and truck along Webster Road. There were also power lines reported down. Damage was estimated. |
| February 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $20,000 | A tree was blown down onto a house near the 3200 block of Crawfordville Highway. Damage was estimated. |
| November 2015 | Flash Flood | Crawfordville | $20,000 | An estimated 5 to 7 inches of rain fell in the Crawfordville area in a short amount of time. Flooding was reported to one home and one car in the area. Damage was estimated. |
| June 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $15,000 | A tree was blown down on a car in Crawfordville. This was posted to the WCTV facebook page. Damage was estimated. |
| July 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $15,000 | Downed trees and power lines. Several trees fell on a house. Reported by the Wakulla County Sheriff. |
| July 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $10,000 | Numerous trees and power lines were down throughout the county. |
| April 2006 | Tornado (F0) | Crawfordville | $10,000 | A weak tornado touched down near Whiddon Lake, then crossed U.S. Highway 319 and up the middle of Lonnie Raker Lane. It skipped across and caused minor structural damage on Old Bethel Road. There were numerous downed trees along its intermittent path. Reported by the Wakulla Country EMA. |
| June 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $5,000 | Multiple trees and power lines were blown down across the county. |
| February 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $5,000 | A tree was blown down on Harvey Mill Road, and a car ran into the tree. Damage cost was estimated. |
| February 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $5,000 | A tree fell on a home, resulting in roof damage. Damage cost was estimated. |
| April 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $5,000 | Around 8 reports of trees and power lines down were received, mainly in the northern areas. |
| July 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $5,000 | Three power lines were blown down along Bream Fountain Road. |
| July 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $5,000 | Talquin Electric reported that numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Wakulla county, causing power outages that lasted for several hours. |
| July 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $5,000 | Several large trees were toppled and shingles were blown off roofs. |
| June 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $5,000 | Several trees down in a bank parking lot. One tree fell on a vehicle. |
| March 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $5,000 | A power utility spokesman reported heavy tree limb loss near River and Mill Roads which downed several electrical lines. |
| August 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $5,000 | Wakulla County S.O. reported several downed trees and power lines with scattered power outages. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $4,000 | Trees and power lines were blown down across Wakulla county. |
| February 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $4,000 | Several trees and power lines were blown down. |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $3,000 | Power lines and large trees were blown down along Roland Harvey Road. |
| June 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $3,000 | There were widespread reports of trees and power lines down. |
| January 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $3,000 | Power lines were blown down at 249 Donaldson-Williams Rd and 49 Donaldson-Williams Rd. |
| June 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $3,000 | Multiple trees and power lines were blown down in the Shadeville Road area. |
| March 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $3,000 | The public reported downed trees and power lines across the northern portion of the county. |
| August 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $3,000 | The Wakulla County Sheriff reported several trees and power lines down along Spring Creek Highway. |
| September 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $2,000 | Wakulla county dispatch reported a power line down on Shadeville Road near Gala Ct. |
| August 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $2,000 | A tree was blown down into power lines. |
| July 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $2,000 | Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Wakulla county. |
| January 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $2,000 | A power line was blown down on Cajer Posey Rd. |
| January 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $2,000 | A power line was blown down at 317 Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Dr. |
| January 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $2,000 | A power line was blown down near the Tafflinger/Rehwinkle road intersection. |
| July 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $2,000 | Several trees and power lines were blown down. |
| December 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $2,000 | A few trees and power lines were down. Reported by the Wakulla County Sheriff. |
| July 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $2,000 | Downed trees on power lines along Smith Creek Highway. Reported by the Wakulla County EMA. |
| July 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $2,000 | Downed trees and power lines reported by a SKYWARN spotter. |
| August 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $2,000 | An off-duty NWS employee reported a few downed trees and power lines. |
| April 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $1,500 | Trees were leaning on power lines on both Greenlin Villa Road and Council Moore Road. Monetary damage was estimated. |
| August 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $1,000 | A power line was blown down. |
| September 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $1,000 | A power line was blown down near Holiday Drive and Shadeville Road. |
| July 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $1,000 | Trees were down across Harvey Mill Road and blocking the road. |
| December 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $1,000 | Several trees and a TV antenna from a mobile home on Lawhon Road were blown down. |
| February 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $1,000 | The Wakulla County EMA reported several downed trees throughout the city. |
| August 1995 | Hail | Crawfordville | $1,000 | Public and off-duty NWS personnel reported hail, large trees, and power lines down. |
| January 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $500 | A tree was blown down at 15 Council Moore Rd. |
| August 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $500 | A tree was blown down across a road near Crawfordville. |
| July 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | $500 | Numerous trees and power lines were blown down at three locations around Crawfordville. |
| March 2026 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | - | A couple of trees were down in Wakulla county. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | - | A tree blew over onto a house in Crawfordville with additional trees also blown down in Crawfordville. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | - | Fallen trees or limbs resulted in a power outage along Dogwood Drive. |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | - | Several trees and power lines were blown down. |
| April 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | - | Numerous trees were blown down across the area. |
| May 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | - | A tree was blown down on Harvey Mill Road at Mill Hollow Drive. |
| May 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | - | A tree was blown down onto Fulton Harvey Road. |
| May 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | - | A tree was blown down onto Martin Luther King Blvd. |
| March 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | - | Two trees were blown down on Coastal Highway. |
| March 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | - | A tree was blown down on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Road. |
| February 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | - | A tree was blown down in Crawfordville Highway near Trumpet Lane. |
| February 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Crawfordville | - | A tree was blown down along Crawfordville Highway near Trumpet Lane. |
United States Geological Survey topographic sheets whose coverage includes this point. Matched by taking the coordinate the National Park Service records for this property, then testing that coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet.
Other National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.
| Photograph | Property | Distance | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Wakulla Springs Archeological and Historic District | 6.6 miles | 1993 |
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 76000607 in Record Group 79. |
| Wikipedia article | Community-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA. |
| Wakulla County | All 10 listed properties in this county. |
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