Episode 2 of 8

Florida Secedes

When: January 10, 1861
Where: Tallahassee, Florida
Part of: Secession Winter and the Founding of the Confederacy, January–February 1861

Florida seceded from the Union on January 10, 1861, in Tallahassee.

Florida joined the secession movement shortly after Mississippi. The state's decision contributed to the formation of the Confederacy, reflecting the widespread adoption of secession ordinances across the Deep South during this period.

Sources

Confederate States of America Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04

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