Georgetown, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Georgetown, Florida
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 Georgetown, Florida
Location in Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Putnam |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32139
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| Area code(s) | 386 |
| FIPS code | 12-12107 |
| GNIS feature ID | 305723 |
Georgetown is a small community in Putnam County, Florida, United States. It's not a city with its own government, but a place where people live. This community is located right on the shores of a large body of water called Lake George. You can find Georgetown south of the Welaka State Forest and north of the Lake George Conservation Area.
Where is Georgetown?
Georgetown is located in Florida at 29°23′29″N 81°38′19″W / 29.391362°N 81.638689°W. This means its exact spot is 29.391362 degrees North and 81.638689 degrees West. The community sits about 23 feet (which is about 7 meters) above sea level. This shows it's quite close to the water!
Famous Faces from Georgetown
One well-known person from Georgetown was Red Causey. He was a talented baseball player. Red Causey played as a right-handed pitcher for the New York Giants. A pitcher is the player who throws the ball to the batter in a baseball game.
See also
In Spanish: Georgetown (Florida) para niños
