Havana is a town in Gadsden County, Florida, United States, and a suburb of Tallahassee.

In 1902, following the completion of the Georgia, Florida and Alabama Railroad, many settlers moved a mile east to the present site of Havana.

He believed the hand-rolled cigars made in this region of Florida were comparable to those from Havana, Cuba.

[1][2] On March 16, 1916, Havana was destroyed by a fire and 26 business-owned buildings were burned leaving only two remaining stores.

[1][2] In recent times, much of the tobacco crop industry has declined and Havana is now known for its antiques, art galleries and specialty stores.

The approximate coordinates for the Town of Havana is located in northeastern Gadsden County on the Florida Panhandle at 30°37′27″N 84°24′54″W / 30.62417°N 84.41500°W / 30.62417; -84.41500 (30.624245, –84.414955).

Florida State Road 12 intersects US 27 in Havana; it leads west 12 miles (19 km) to Quincy, the Gadsden County seat.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters.

[15] Havana Elementary began using the Accelerated School program in Spring 1995 in order to improve academic performance.