[Tallahassee] Frenchtown is an historical section of Tallahassee, Florida, United States ==Origin== Frenchtown originated from 19th century settlers who moved to the area from France. Their relocation was prompted by the July 4, 1825 Lafayette Land Grant which gave Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette a township in the U.S. of his choice... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frenchtown_(Tallahassee)