Linden, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Linden, Florida
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Unincorporated community
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Eastbound SR 50 as it enters Linden, Florida.
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 Linden, Florida
Location in Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Sumter |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33597
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| Area code(s) | 352 |
Linden is a small community located in the middle of Sumter County, Florida, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own city government. Linden shares its zip code (33597) with a nearby town called Webster.
Where is Linden Located?
Linden is surrounded by different places. To the south, you'll find the Withlacoochee State Forest. To the west is Tarrytown, and to the north are Webster and Center Hill. Mabel is located to the east.
Getting Around and What People Do
The main road that goes through Linden is State Road 50. An old train track, once part of the Orange Belt Railway, runs next to State Road 50. This railway used to connect towns like Trilby and Sylvan Lake. You can still see old markings on County Road 772 where the road used to cross these tracks.
The main job for people in Linden is farming. Besides farms, there aren't many other businesses. There's one small store that used to be a gas station. There's also a mine nearby that digs up materials like sand and gravel. Linden has three churches and a cemetery that has been there since 1842.
Linden's Past
Linden has a long and interesting history, going back to the mid-1800s. For many years, a family of farmers named Morgan owned all the land in Linden. After about twenty years, John Morgan sold a large part of their land to new owners. Even today, the Morgan family still owns over 230 acres (about 0.93 square kilometers) of land. This is the biggest land ownership in Linden. Four members of the original Morgan family still live on this large piece of land.
Images for kids
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Linden Cemetery, a historic burial ground.
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The historic United Methodist Church in Linden.
