Economic Development The early 1900s saw Bronson maintain a modest growth trajectory. Agriculture and timber industries remained vital, while small businesses, such as general stores, blacksmiths, and mills, supported local commerce. Education and Civic Institutions Schools expanded to accommodate local children, and churches continued to serve

Levy County Creation Levy County was established in 1845, the same year Florida became a state. Bronson eventually became the county seat, centralizing administration, justice, and governance. Early County Seat Functions As county seat, Bronson hosted courthouses, administrative offices, and legal institutions, attracting settlers and merchants

Spanish Influence Spanish explorers arrived in Florida in the 16th century. While the Bronson area did not see large settlements, it was part of Spanish territorial claims and exploration routes, with occasional trading and missionary activity. Impact on Indigenous Populations European contact introduced disease, displacement, and social disrupt

Introduction Bronson, located in Levy County in northern Florida, is a small town with a rich history rooted in rural settlement, agriculture, and regional development. As the county seat of Levy County, Bronson has played a central role in governance, commerce, and community life for more than a century. Despite its modest size, Bronson’s hi