Florahome, Florida facts for kids
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Florahome, Florida
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Florahome's former railroad station on Coral Farms Road, now an antique shop.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Putnam |
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32140
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Florahome is a small community in Putnam County, Florida, United States. It's not an official city, but an unincorporated community. You can find it along State Road 100.
The town of Florahome was started in 1899 by the Georgia Southern and Florida Railway. Its streets are laid out in a neat grid pattern. Streets that run north and south are named after trees or shrubs. Streets that run east and west are named after different states or provinces.
When Florahome was first settled, it was surrounded by lots of swampy land. But canals were dug by a company called the Etoniah Canal and Drainage Company. This helped drain the swamps, making the land dry enough for farming, animals, and homes. Florahome is built on a sandy hill that rises up from these once-swampy areas.
Florahome has its own special ZIP code, which is 32140. This area covers about 43 square miles. In 2010, about 1,471 people lived there.
Where is Florahome?
Florahome is located at 29°43′57″N 81°53′01″W / 29.7325°N 81.8836°W.
