Lynn Haven, Florida facts for kids
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Lynn Haven, Florida
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City Hall as seen from Florida State Road 77
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Bay |
| Incorporated (town) | July 1, 1914 |
| Incorporated (city) | 1927 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.53 sq mi (27.27 km2) |
| • Land | 10.45 sq mi (27.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 18,695 |
| • Density | 1,788.48/sq mi (690.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
32444
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-41825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0286227 |
Lynn Haven is a city in Bay County, Florida, United States. It is located just north of Panama City. In 2020, about 18,695 people lived there.
Like many towns in Bay County, Lynn Haven was badly damaged by Hurricane Michael on October 10, 2018. This was a very strong storm, a Category 5 hurricane. Lynn Haven is part of the larger Panama City metropolitan area.
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History of Lynn Haven
Lynn Haven was started in 1911 by soldiers who fought for the Union in the American Civil War. The town got its name from W. H. Lynn. He was a main owner of the St. Andrews Bay Development Company, which owned the land where Lynn Haven grew.
On October 10, 2018, Hurricane Michael hit the area near Lynn Haven. This hurricane was the third strongest ever to hit the United States mainland. It was also the first Category 5 hurricane to strike the U.S. since Hurricane Andrew in 1992. The storm caused many people in Lynn Haven to lose their homes.
Geography and Location
Lynn Haven is located in Florida at coordinates 30.239849° N, 85.648126° W.
The city is north of Panama City. Florida State Road 77 is the main road that goes through Lynn Haven. This road goes north about 41 miles (66 km) to Chipley and south about 6 miles (10 km) to the center of Panama City.
The city covers a total area of about 11.8 square miles (30.5 km2). Most of this area, about 10.4 square miles (26.9 km2), is land. The rest, about 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 874 | — | |
| 1930 | 928 | 6.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,246 | 34.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,787 | 43.4% | |
| 1960 | 3,078 | 72.2% | |
| 1970 | 4,044 | 31.4% | |
| 1980 | 6,239 | 54.3% | |
| 1990 | 9,298 | 49.0% | |
| 2000 | 12,451 | 33.9% | |
| 2010 | 18,493 | 48.5% | |
| 2020 | 18,695 | 1.1% | |
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In 2020, the city of Lynn Haven had 18,695 people living there. There were 7,605 households and 5,715 families.
Many people in Lynn Haven are veterans, with 2,136 veterans living in the city in 2020. About 3.4% of the people living in Lynn Haven were born in other countries.
In 2020, almost all households (97.1%) had a computer. Also, most households (93.5%) had a fast internet connection. About 94.8% of adults aged 25 and older had finished high school. About 28.7% of adults in that age group had a college degree or higher.
Education in Lynn Haven
Lynn Haven is part of the Bay District Schools system. This means the public schools in the city are managed by this district.
There are several public schools for students in Lynn Haven:
- Deer Point Elementary School
- Lynn Haven Elementary School
- Mowat Middle School
- A. Crawford Mosley High School
- Tom P Haney Technical College
- New Horizon School
There are also two special charter schools:
- Bay Haven Charter School
- North Bay Haven Charter School
Historic Places to See
Lynn Haven has several historic buildings and areas. These places show the city's past:
- Bailey Bridge: This bridge was built in 1946. It replaced an older wooden pier that crossed North Bay.
- City Hall: The city's main government building was built in 1928.
- First Presbyterian Church: This church was built in 1911.
- McMullin Library: This library building was built in 1911.
- Monument Park: A park with monuments.
- Panama Country Club Golf Course: This golf course was developed in 1927.
- Roberts Hall: This building was constructed in 1912.
Lynn Haven Public Library
The Lynn Haven Public Library was the first library in Bay County. It started in 1911 when a group of fourteen women donated books and magazines. They called themselves the Lynn Haven Literary Club. Since they didn't have a library building, they met in different homes and local buildings. By 1915, they had collected 500 books.
In 1922, the McMullin family gave a building and $1,000 to the club. The library then became known as the McMullin Library. The Literary Club also started a weekly story time for children under twelve on Saturdays.
The Lynn Haven Women's Club later took care of the McMullin Library. They paid for its upkeep, made improvements, and bought many new books.
In 1961, the McMullin Library joined the Northwest Regional Library System. As Lynn Haven grew, a bigger and more modern library was needed. The original building was moved several times before finding a permanent spot on Georgia Avenue. In 2017, a project began to fix up and restore the old McMullin Library building.
In 1970, a new library, the North Bay Branch Library, was built. In the mid-1980s, this library was made much bigger. It could then hold over 11,000 books.
In 1990, the City of Lynn Haven took over the library's money matters. The library's name was changed to the Lynn Haven Public Library.
Sadly, Hurricane Michael damaged the library in 2018. The building had to be removed in March 2021. City leaders are thinking about using insurance money to build a new library in a different place. Plans for a new library were shown in January 2022, but a final decision has not been made yet.
See also
In Spanish: Lynn Haven para niños
