when was the government of florida established
1 (1822) Unified government of Florida established; William Duval first Territorial Governor. ( 2 1830-1840) Population boomed, settlers arrived. ( 3 1834-1837) First railroads began operation; second Seminole War occurred, Major Francis Dade and two U S Army troops ambushed and massacred. (1822) Unified government of Florida established; William Duval first Territorial Governor. ( 2 1830-1840) Population boomed, settlers arrived. ( 3 1834-1837) First railroads began operation; second Seminole War occurred, Major Francis Dade and two U S Army troops ambushed and massacred.