1823 – Gadsden County, Florida’s fifth county was established on this date. Located on Florida’s northern border with Georgia, it was named for James Gadsden, who had served with General Andrew Jackson during the War of 1812 and the First Seminole War. Gadsden became a planter in Florida and served in the Territorial Legislature.  In early 1824 the first capital of the new territory of Florida was established in Gadsden County before it was partitioned into a new county known as Leon. Early industries included shade tobacco and “Fuller’s Earth.” Today, Gadsden still relies on agriculture as a primary industry.