Subject: Railroads -- Florida -- History

This document is a portion of the Congressional Record from the 27th Congress, 3rd Session, focusing on the contested election of David Levy Yulee to represent the Florida Territory. The record includes details about Yulee's background, his political career, and the circumstances surrounding the contested election. The entry also includes biographical information about David Levy Yulee, his father Moses Elias Levy and his career as a lawyer, delegate to Congress, U.S. Senator, railroad entrepreneur, and his role in Florida's development. The document discusses his name change, land ownership, and contributions to the building of the Florida Railroad. Yulee's involvement in the Confederacy and subsequent imprisonment are also detailed. Date: December 14, 1842 (inferred from context).

This 1854 map from Mitchell's Cowperthwait Atlas depicts Levy County, Florida. Levy County, established in 1845 following the Seminole Wars, was named for David Levy Yulee, a significant figure in Florida's development. Yulee served as the state's territorial delegate to the US House of Representatives (1841-1845) and later as a Senator. The map's significance lies in its depiction of the county during its early years, showing the area before extensive development. The description also notes Yulee's role in constructing Florida's first railroad, connecting Fernandina and Cedar Key, furthering the state's economic growth.