Loxahatchee, Florida facts for kids
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Loxahatchee, Florida
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 Loxahatchee, Florida
Location in Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Palm Beach |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3.0 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
33470
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| Area code(s) | 561 |
| GNIS feature ID | 294872 |
Loxahatchee is a special place in Palm Beach County, Florida. It's an unincorporated community, which means it's not a city with its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the county. Loxahatchee is located west of Wellington and Royal Palm Beach, about 17 miles (27 km) west of West Palm Beach. The local post office also uses the name Loxahatchee, with the ZIP code 33470.
The community gets its name from the Loxahatchee River, a beautiful natural waterway. Loxahatchee is part of the Indian Trails Improvement District and the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District, which help manage the land and water in the area. One exciting place here is Lion Country Safari, a drive-through park where you can see amazing animals up close!
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Protecting the Area
In 2006, a part of Loxahatchee officially became its own town called Loxahatchee Groves. This was a big step! It became the 38th town in Palm Beach County.
The main reason for this change was to protect the area's rural feel. People wanted to keep it from becoming too crowded with new buildings and developments. They wanted to preserve the quiet, open spaces that make Loxahatchee special.
Life in Loxahatchee
Loxahatchee is known for being one of the most rural areas close to West Palm Beach. This means it has lots of open land and a country feel. Properties here are often very large, ranging from 1 to 20 acres (0.4 to 8.1 hectares).
Both Loxahatchee and the nearby area called The Acreage are unique because they have fewer strict rules about land use. This allows people to have native and even exotic animals on their properties. It's a great place for those who love nature and wide-open spaces. The local high school for students in this area is Seminole Ridge Community High School.
Schools in Loxahatchee
Students in Loxahatchee attend schools that are part of the Palm Beach County School District.
Elementary Schools
- Acreage Pines Elementary School
- Golden Groves Elementary School
- Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School
- Frontier Elementary School
- Pierce Hammock Elementary School
Middle Schools
- Western Pines Middle School
- Osceola Creek Middle School
High School
- Seminole Ridge Community High School
Famous People from Loxahatchee
Some notable people have lived in or are from Loxahatchee:
- Ángel Hernández (born 1961), a professional baseball umpire.
- Nick Rickles (born 1990), an American-Israeli baseball player.
- Robert Stempel (1933–2011), who was a former Chairman and CEO of General Motors.
- Brooke Eden (born 1988), a country music singer.
