Georgiana, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Georgiana, Florida
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Brevard |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32952
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| Area code(s) | 321 |
Georgiana is a small community located on Merritt Island in Brevard County, Florida. It sits at about 10 feet above sea level. You can find it about five miles south of the 520 Causeway. At this spot, Merritt Island is only about half a mile wide.
A Look Back in Time
Long ago, the land in Georgiana was used to grow yummy fruits like citrus and pineapples. In 1889, records show that 24 families, called homesteaders, lived and worked in this area. They were some of the first people to settle here.
The early land was divided into long, narrow strips. These strips stretched from the Indian River all the way to the Banana River. To help people get around, a walking path was created along the Indian River. This path, now called Old Settlement Road, connected the local post office and the place where riverboats would land.
The Georgianna Church, which used to be called the Georgianna United Methodist Church, was started in 1886. It has been a part of the community for a very long time. One of the oldest burial grounds in the area is Georgiana Cemetery. It is also known by the name Crooked Mile Cemetery.
Where is Georgiana?
Georgiana is located at specific geographic coordinates: 28.288673 degrees North and 80.671398 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Here are the areas surrounding Georgiana:
- Merritt
- Banana River
- Lotus
- Indian River
People Who Lived Here
Some of the first people to settle in Georgiana were important to its early days. These included William Whittfield, who was a botanist (someone who studies plants) and a horticulturist (someone who grows plants). Other early settlers were Charles Macgruder and Dell Munson.
