George Washington Statue Unveiled As Florida’s 250th Bash Hits The Road - Tampa Free Press

George Washington Statue Unveiled As Florida’s 250th Bash Hits The Road - Tampa Free Press

The “indispensable man” of the American Revolution now has a permanent home in the Florida county that shares his name. On Friday, Governor Ron DeSantis arrived in Chipley to unveil a new statue of George Washington, marking a major milestone in the state’s lead-up to the nation’s 250th anniversary. The bronze tribute to the first […] George Washington Statue Unveiled As Florida’s 250th Bash Hits The Road

Governor DeSantis unveils George Washington statue in Chipley, announces statewide history initiatives

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited Washington County on Friday, April 24, to unveil a new statue honoring George Washington, the “Father of Our Country,” as part of the state’s ongoing America 250 Florida celebration marking the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The statue, located in downtown Chipley, pays tribute to Washington’s legacy as a leader who helped shape the nation’s founding principles. It is the ninth monument installed in Fl…