Allentown, Florida facts for kids
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Allentown, Florida
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Location of Allentown in Santa Rosa County, Florida.
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 Allentown, Florida
Location in Florida
Allentown, Florida
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Santa Rosa |
| First settled | c. 1842 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.459 sq mi (78.89 km2) |
| • Land | 30.233 sq mi (78.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.226 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,023 |
| • Density | 33.586/sq mi (12.968/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 294649 |
Allentown is a small community in Santa Rosa County, Florida, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place, which is an area the government uses for counting people.
In 2020, about 1,023 people lived in Allentown. This was more than the 894 people counted in 2010. Allentown is part of the larger Pensacola area.
You can find Allentown by following State Road 87, SR 89, and County Road 182 (CR 182). Locals often call the spot where CR 182 and SR 89 meet "downtown Allentown" or "the caution light."
The community has a school called Central School and a volunteer fire department. There are also two small churches. If you visit, you might hear Navy T-6 training planes flying overhead. This is because a naval air station called NAS Whiting Field is nearby.
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Exploring Allentown's Past
How Allentown Began
Allentown was started around 1842. A man named Jesse Carter Allen (1811-1892) was one of the first people to settle there. He used to be a sheriff in nearby counties. He decided to make his home in this area after a serious sickness called Yellow Fever spread through his old town. Settling in a new area like this was called homesteading.
Early Settlers and Industries
Other important pioneers in Allentown included Ben Jernigan, who ran a sawmill, and John Botts. W.W. Harrison, who became the second Sheriff of Santa Rosa County, was also one of the first people to live here.
In its early days, Allentown's biggest business was lumber. Large companies like Robinson Point and Bay Point Lumber Companies owned a lot of land in the area. Besides lumber, raising sheep and cattle were also important jobs for the people living in Allentown.
Where is Allentown?
Allentown's Location and Size
Allentown is located in Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau says the community covers about 30.459 square miles. Most of this area, about 30.233 square miles, is land. The rest, about 0.226 square miles, is water.
Population Facts
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Allentown has grown over time.
- In 2010, there were 894 people.
- In 2020, the population grew to 1,023 people.
See also
In Spanish: Allentown (Florida) para niños
