Rosewood
Massacre Site
State: Florida
County: Levy County
Founded: 1847
Abandoned: 1923
Peak Population: 200+
Rosewood was a predominantly Black town destroyed in the 1923 Rosewood Massacre. A white mob killed an unknown number of residents and burned every building. The survivors fled and never returned. Only a historic marker remains.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 30 mins
Quick Facts
- 1923 massacre
- Town destroyed
- Historic marker only
Location
Address: Rosewood, FL (marker)
Coordinates: 29.2833, -82.9333