Quincy was established in 1828 and prospered until the Civil War, when its wealth as an agricultural center waned. Eventually the tobacco culture revived with the development of “shade” tobacco around the turn of the century, and that industry dominated the county for nearly 80 years. Along with tobacco, Quincy’s history will be forever aligned with Coca-Cola. In 1907, a Coca-Cola bottling plant was located near downtown Quincy. Also at the turn of the century, Quincy State Bank President M. W. “Pat” Munroe thought Coca-Cola was a well-managed company and would prosper, because people would always want a cold drink. He encouraged patrons of the bank to invest in the fledgling company, which resulted in scores of “Coca-Cola Millionaires”. Many of those residents’ homes can be seen on a walking tour of Quincy’s 36-block nationally-registered historic district.

Quincy, the county seat, is located in the middle of Gadsden County. Quincy is the center of county business and government. The courthouse square has been used continuously since 1827 as a site for both government and commerce. As well, the town has been working hard to preserve its historic significance. A visit to the charming Quincy Historic District offers an opportunity to enjoy the interesting architectural details of the antebellum and turn of the century buildings.

Quincy is also home to the Quincy Music Theatre located in the Leaf Theatre, and the Gadsden Arts Center, located directly on the courthouse square. In 1996 Quincy was named an All-American City. In 1997 the Legislature of Florida officially designated State Road 12, which runs through Quincy, as Gadsden County’s North Florida Art Trail. This scenic drive wind s through the picturesque north Florida countryside and links together the rich cultural heritage of Gadsden County.