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Macclenny, Florida
McClenny Florida
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| City of Macclenny | |
Top, left to right: Baker County Courthouse, Old Baker County Courthouse, railroad crossing in the historic district, water tower
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Baker County's Medium size City
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Location in Baker County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Baker |
| Settled | 1829 |
| Incorporated | 1939 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Commission–Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.87 sq mi (12.60 km2) |
| • Land | 4.87 sq mi (12.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,304 |
| • Density | 1,501.03/sq mi (579.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32063
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| Area code(s) | 904 |
| FIPS code | 12-41950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0286243 |
Macclenny is a city in Baker County, Florida. It is also the county seat, which means it's where the main government offices for the county are located. Macclenny is just west of Jacksonville and is part of the larger Jacksonville area. In 2020, about 7,304 people lived there.
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History of Macclenny
Macclenny was first known as Darbyville. This was because the Darby family owned most of the land in the area. Later, a man named Carr Bowers McClenny married into the Darby family. He then bought much of this land in the late 1800s. His plan was to use the land for its timber (wood).
The town soon became known as McClenny. Carr McClenny started many businesses related to wood. These included cutting down trees, sawmills to process the wood, and making turpentine. The town's name was later changed to The City of Macclenny. This happened because the post office had a rule against using capital letters in the middle of a name. The first post office in Macclenny opened in 1890.
People started settling in Macclenny as early as 1829. However, more people moved there after the American Civil War. In 1888, a serious yellow fever sickness affected the town. Sadly, many residents died. By 1890, the population was 334 people. The town slowly grew and recovered after this difficult time.
Where is Macclenny Located?
Macclenny is in the eastern part of Baker County, Florida. It is about 28 miles (45 km) west of downtown Jacksonville. U.S. Route 90 (Macclenny Avenue) goes right through the middle of the town. Interstate 10 also passes by the southern edge of the town. You can get to Macclenny from Interstate 10 at Exit 335 (State Road 121) and Exit 336 (State Road 228).
Lake City is about 32 miles (51 km) to the west. The border between Florida and Georgia is only about 6 miles (10 km) north of Macclenny. The city covers a total area of about 4.87 square miles (12.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Macclenny?
The number of people living in Macclenny has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
- 1890: 334 people
- 1900: 350 people
- 1910: 388 people
- 1920: 350 people
- 1930: 519 people
- 1940: 771 people
- 1950: 1,177 people
- 1960: 2,671 people
- 1970: 2,733 people
- 1980: 3,851 people
- 1990: 3,966 people
- 2000: 4,459 people
- 2010: 6,374 people
- 2020: 7,304 people
Population Details from Recent Years
In 2020, there were 7,304 people living in Macclenny. There were 2,139 households and 1,447 families in the city.
In 2010, there were 6,374 people, 2,300 households, and 1,588 families living in Macclenny.
See also
In Spanish: Macclenny (Florida) para niños
