Interlachen, Florida facts for kids
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Interlachen, Florida
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| Town of Interlachen | |
Interlachen Town Hall in 2018
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| Motto(s):
"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 (Blue Pond) | c. Late 1870s |
| Incorporated (Town of Interlachen) | 1888 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.45 sq mi (16.71 km2) |
| • Land | 6.10 sq mi (15.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,441 |
| • Density | 236.23/sq mi (91.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
32148-32149
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| Area code(s) | 386 |
| FIPS code | 12-33900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0305857 |
Interlachen is a town in Putnam County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Palatka, Florida Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,441 at the 2020 census, up from 1,403 at the 2010 census.
History
When the Florida Southern Railway came through in the 1870s, the area opened up to settlers, and the area was known as "Blue Pond". The town developed economically as a winter vacation spot and citrus growing area. The Town of Interlachen was officially incorporated as a municipality in 1888. The Hastings Seed House was organized in 1889, moving to Atlanta, Georgia ten years later. In 1891, the Interlachen Town Hall burned down. Another was built to replace it the following year and it still stands—now housing a museum—and is also used as a place for presentations for certain festivals. When the Great Freeze hit in 1895, the town's tourism and citrus sharply declined. In 1895, Interlachen Academy was built; it is the oldest wooden school house in continuous use in Florida, which now serves as the location of the Interlachen High School's JROTC program.
The town was named after a resident named Mr. Berkelmann from Switzerland who originally lived in Interlachen before immigrating to Florida. He suggested the name not only because of his former hometown, but because the Florida town is located between the 2 largest lakes (Lake Lagonda and Lake Chipco) in its town limits (of the more than 28 lakes in the town), and "Interlachen", translates to "between the lakes".
In 1926, Interlachen first gained electricity and Route 14, now Florida State Road 20, was constructed through it. In the 1930s, a train came through the town every two hours. But in 1969, with the decline of railroads, the Interlachen Railroad depot was razed. Currently, a caboose sits in the middle of the town as a reminder of the tourist haven the town once was.
Geography
The approximate coordinates for the Town of Interlachen is located in North Central Florida at 29°37′22″N 81°53′41″W / 29.62278°N 81.89472°W (29.622709, –81.894680).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.4 square miles (17 km2), of which 5.8 square miles (15 km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) (10.08%) is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Interlachen has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 207 | — | |
| 1900 | 147 | −29.0% | |
| 1910 | 263 | 78.9% | |
| 1920 | 177 | −32.7% | |
| 1930 | 235 | 32.8% | |
| 1940 | 251 | 6.8% | |
| 1950 | 297 | 18.3% | |
| 1960 | 349 | 17.5% | |
| 1970 | 478 | 37.0% | |
| 1980 | 848 | 77.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,160 | 36.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,475 | 27.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,403 | −4.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,441 | 2.7% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 928 | 928 | 66.14% | 64.40% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 92 | 107 | 6.56% | 7.43% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 8 | 10 | 0.57% | 0.69% |
| Asian (NH) | 3 | 4 | 0.21% | 0.28% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 1 | 2 | 0.07% | 0.14% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 7 | 0.00% | 0.49% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 21 | 45 | 1.50% | 3.12% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 350 | 338 | 24.95% | 23.46% |
| Total | 1,403 | 1,441 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,441 people, 654 households, and 457 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,403 people, 751 households, and 575 families residing in the town.
Education
All of Interlachen's public schools are served by Putnam County School Board.
- Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. Elementary School (formerly known as Interlachen Elementary School until 2021)
- Interlachen High School (merged with C.H. Price Middle School and reverted back to previous name of Interlachen Jr.-Sr. High School in 2021)
Library
Putnam County is served by the Putnam County Library System which has five branches, and the local one is Interlachen Library.
See also
In Spanish: Interlachen (Florida) para niños
