A fascinating snapshot of Florida lawmaking in the late 1840s.
This collection presents the acts and resolutions passed by the Florida General Assembly during its third session in Tallahassee, 1847–1848, detailing how counties were organized, boundaries set, and public affairs governed.
The pages cover practical measures that shaped local government and daily life, from choosing county seats and building courthouses to guiding education and municipal affairs. You’ll see how the state outlined duties for judges, probate offices, and county commissioners, along with specific rules for public works and public administration.
- Establishment and relocation of county seats and courthouses, including Calhoun and Franklin counties
- Definitions of county boundaries and the repeal or replacement of prior acts
- Funding and governance for education of poor children in Franklin County
- Repeal of the charter for Apalachicola and regulation of local pilotage on the St. Johns River
Ideal for readers of 19th‑century American state governance, Florida history, and legal history.