Crescent City, Florida facts for kids
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Crescent City, Florida
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| City of Crescent City | |
North Summit Street at Central Avenue
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| Motto(s):
"Life Between the Lakes"
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Location in Putnam County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Putnam |
| Settled (Old Oliver Plantation) | 1852 |
| Platted (Crescent City) |
1876 |
| Incorporated (City of Crescent City) | 1883 |
| Formally Incorporated (City of Crescent City) | 1885 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Commission–Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.39 sq mi (6.18 km2) |
| • Land | 2.06 sq mi (5.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,654 |
| • Density | 800.97/sq mi (309.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32112
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| Area code(s) | 386 |
| FIPS code | 12-15375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0281030 |
| Website | http://www.crescentcity-fl.com |
Crescent City is a small city in Putnam County, Florida, United States. It's known for being located between two beautiful lakes. In 2020, about 1,654 people lived there. Crescent City is part of the larger Palatka, Florida area.
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History of Crescent City
Crescent City has a long and interesting past! It was first settled by non-native people in 1852. Back then, it was called "Old Oliver Plantation." Later, in 1876, the area was officially mapped out and named "Crescent City."
The city officially became a municipality (a self-governing town) in 1883. Then, just two years later, in 1885, it was formally recognized as the City of Crescent City.
A very important person, A. Philip Randolph, was born in Crescent City in 1889. He was the founder of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. This group was a powerful union for Black railway workers. Randolph became a major leader in the Civil Rights Movement during the 1950s and 1960s. He fought for equal rights for all people. There's even a street in Crescent City named Randolph Street in his honor!
Crescent City also has two places listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Hubbard House and the Crescent City Historic District. These places help preserve the city's history.
Did you know that Eagle's Nest Grove in Crescent City is Florida's oldest continuous organic citrus grove? That means they've been growing citrus fruits there naturally for a very long time!
Where is Crescent City?
Crescent City is located in North Central Florida. This part of Florida is known for its many lakes and natural beauty.
The city gets its name partly because it sits between two lakes. Crescent Lake is to the east, and Stella Lake is to the west.
The city covers about 2.1 square miles (5.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers) is water.
Crescent City's Weather
The weather in Crescent City is usually warm and sunny. Summers are hot and humid. Winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold.
The area has what is called a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets a lot of rain, especially in the summer, and has warm temperatures most of the year.
| Climate data for Crescent City, Florida, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1912–2020 | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 86 (30) |
90 (32) |
92 (33) |
97 (36) |
103 (39) |
108 (42) |
106 (41) |
105 (41) |
103 (39) |
97 (36) |
91 (33) |
85 (29) |
108 (42) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 80.6 (27.0) |
82.8 (28.2) |
85.8 (29.9) |
89.3 (31.8) |
93.3 (34.1) |
96.0 (35.6) |
96.7 (35.9) |
96.5 (35.8) |
93.8 (34.3) |
89.3 (31.8) |
85.3 (29.6) |
80.8 (27.1) |
98.2 (36.8) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 67.6 (19.8) |
70.7 (21.5) |
75.2 (24.0) |
80.7 (27.1) |
85.8 (29.9) |
89.2 (31.8) |
90.6 (32.6) |
90.6 (32.6) |
87.9 (31.1) |
82.0 (27.8) |
74.8 (23.8) |
69.5 (20.8) |
80.4 (26.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 57.5 (14.2) |
60.4 (15.8) |
64.9 (18.3) |
70.5 (21.4) |
76.3 (24.6) |
80.7 (27.1) |
82.3 (27.9) |
82.5 (28.1) |
80.2 (26.8) |
73.8 (23.2) |
65.8 (18.8) |
60.2 (15.7) |
71.3 (21.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 47.3 (8.5) |
50.2 (10.1) |
54.5 (12.5) |
60.4 (15.8) |
66.7 (19.3) |
72.1 (22.3) |
74.0 (23.3) |
74.4 (23.6) |
72.5 (22.5) |
65.6 (18.7) |
56.8 (13.8) |
51.0 (10.6) |
62.1 (16.7) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 31.3 (−0.4) |
34.9 (1.6) |
39.9 (4.4) |
48.3 (9.1) |
57.3 (14.1) |
67.0 (19.4) |
70.1 (21.2) |
71.0 (21.7) |
66.7 (19.3) |
51.4 (10.8) |
41.4 (5.2) |
36.0 (2.2) |
29.2 (−1.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 15 (−9) |
19 (−7) |
28 (−2) |
30 (−1) |
46 (8) |
56 (13) |
58 (14) |
65 (18) |
56 (13) |
39 (4) |
25 (−4) |
14 (−10) |
14 (−10) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.82 (72) |
2.69 (68) |
2.80 (71) |
2.36 (60) |
4.04 (103) |
7.57 (192) |
6.82 (173) |
7.14 (181) |
5.92 (150) |
3.47 (88) |
2.06 (52) |
2.21 (56) |
49.90 (1,267) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 7.0 | 6.3 | 6.0 | 4.9 | 6.9 | 13.4 | 14.2 | 14.4 | 11.5 | 7.6 | 5.6 | 6.5 | 104.3 |
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People of Crescent City
The number of people living in Crescent City has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk since 1890:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 554 | — | |
| 1900 | 352 | −36.5% | |
| 1910 | 677 | 92.3% | |
| 1920 | 838 | 23.8% | |
| 1930 | 955 | 14.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,124 | 17.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,393 | 23.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,629 | 16.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,734 | 6.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,722 | −0.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,859 | 8.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,776 | −4.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,577 | −11.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,654 | 4.9% | |
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Population in 2010 and 2020
The U.S. Census helps us understand the different groups of people living in a city. Here's a look at the population of Crescent City in 2010 and 2020:
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 768 | 764 | 48.70% | 46.19% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 481 | 467 | 30.50% | 28.23% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 5 | 2 | 0.32% | 0.12% |
| Asian (NH) | 6 | 15 | 0.38% | 0.91% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 11 | 0 | 0.70% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 1 | 6 | 0.06% | 0.36% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 26 | 56 | 1.65% | 3.39% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 279 | 344 | 17.69% | 20.80% |
| Total | 1,577 | 1,654 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2020, there were 1,654 people living in Crescent City. There were 745 households and 372 families. In 2010, there were 1,577 people, 751 households, and 463 families.
Schools and Library
Crescent City has its own public school, Crescent City High School.
The Putnam County Library System serves the Crescent City Library.
See also
In Spanish: Crescent City (Florida) para niños
