Fanlew, Florida facts for kids
Fanlew is a small, unincorporated community located in southern Jefferson County, Florida, United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Where is Fanlew Located?
Fanlew is found in the southern part of Jefferson County, Florida. You can find it west of State Road 59 at Fanlew Road. It's also at the eastern end of Natural Bridge Road, which connects Fanlew to nearby Leon County.
The Story of Fanlew
Fanlew began as an important center for trains. It was a distribution point for the Florida Central Railroad and later the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. This meant trains would bring in supplies and take out goods.
The community helped local businesses like sawmills, where trees were cut into wood, and turpentine stills, which made products from pine trees. Trains were essential for moving supplies into the area and carrying out timber (cut wood) and naval stores (products like turpentine and resin from pine trees).
The name "Fanlew" has a special origin! It's a combination of the names of two people: John Lewis Philips, who started the Florida Central Railroad, and his wife, Fannie. So, "Fanlew" is a mix of "Fannie" and "Lewis."
Learning in Fanlew
Students living in Fanlew attend public schools that are part of the Jefferson County Schools system. One of the schools serving the area is Jefferson County Middle / High School.
Fanlew's Geography
Fanlew is located at an elevation of about 30 feet (or 9 meters) above sea level.
