Marianna, Florida facts for kids
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Marianna, Florida
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| City of Marianna | |
Marianna City Hall
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| Nickname(s):
The City of Southern Charm
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Location in Jackson County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Jackson |
| Incorporated | 1825 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Commission–Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.65 sq mi (48.29 km2) |
| • Land | 18.60 sq mi (48.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6,245 |
| • Density | 335.75/sq mi (129.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
32446-32448
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-43175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0286422 |
Marianna is a city in Florida, United States. It is the main city and county seat of Jackson County. Marianna is also home to Chipola College. The city's official nickname is "The City of Southern Charm." In 2020, about 6,245 people lived there.
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History of Marianna
Marianna was started in 1828 by a Scottish businessman named Scott Beverege. He named the town after his wife, Mary, and her friend, Anna. The next year, Marianna became the county seat, taking over from an older town called Webbville, which no longer exists. Marianna was built along the Chipola River. Many plantation owners from North Carolina moved to Jackson County because the soil was very good for farming.
Marianna is the final resting place of John Milton, who was the Confederate governor of Florida during the Civil War. The city was also the site of a Civil War battle. About 150 local defenders, including boys, older men, and wounded soldiers, fought against around 700 Federal troops.
Governor Milton owned a large farm called Sylvania Plantation. He was the governor of Florida during the Civil War. He strongly believed that the Confederate states should not reunite with the United States.
Geography of Marianna
Marianna is located at 30°46′35″N 85°14′17″W / 30.77639°N 85.23806°W. This means it's in the northern part of Florida.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers about 48.29 square kilometers (18.65 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 377 | — | |
| 1860 | 440 | 16.7% | |
| 1870 | 663 | 50.7% | |
| 1880 | 586 | −11.6% | |
| 1890 | 926 | 58.0% | |
| 1900 | 900 | −2.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,915 | 112.8% | |
| 1920 | 2,499 | 30.5% | |
| 1930 | 3,372 | 34.9% | |
| 1940 | 5,079 | 50.6% | |
| 1950 | 5,845 | 15.1% | |
| 1960 | 7,152 | 22.4% | |
| 1970 | 7,282 | 1.8% | |
| 1980 | 7,006 | −3.8% | |
| 1990 | 6,292 | −10.2% | |
| 2000 | 6,230 | −1.0% | |
| 2010 | 6,102 | −2.1% | |
| 2020 | 6,245 | 2.3% | |
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Marianna first appeared in the U.S. Census in 1850 with 377 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 6,245 people. There were 2,908 households and 1,662 families living in the city at that time.
Education in Marianna
Jackson County School Board manages the public schools in Marianna. The city has four schools for students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade. These schools usually get good grades on the state's FCAT.
- Marianna K-8 School serves students from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade.
- Marianna High School is for grades 9–12.
- Jackson Alternative School is for grades 4-12.
- Hope School is for grades PK-12.
Chipola College is a popular choice for many local students. It offers classes for high school students to earn college credits early. Chipola College is a four-year state school. It offers bachelor's degrees in nine different subjects. Students can also earn master's and doctoral degrees on the Chipola Campus through other universities like Troy State University and the University of Florida.
From 1961 to 1966, there was a college called Jackson Junior College for African-American students. It closed in 1966 after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed. After that, Chipola Junior College (now Chipola College) welcomed all students.
Transportation in Marianna
Major Highways
Interstate 10
State Road 71
State Road 73
Railroads
The Florida Gulf & Atlantic Railroad provides freight train service. This company took over most of the old CSX main line from Pensacola to Jacksonville in 2019.
Airports
Marianna Municipal Airport used to be an Army Air Corps base during World War II. It was later given to the city. It is now a public airport. It is located about 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of the city center.
Fun Places to Visit
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Marianna is known as an official Florida Main Street town. The downtown area has been restored to look like it did many years ago. This helps people enjoy the city's unique history and walk around easily. The downtown area includes the Marianna Historic District. Here you can see many beautiful old homes built before the Civil War.
Florida Caverns State Park is located about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of town. You can explore amazing caves there. You can also go cave diving in the underwater Blue Springs. St. Luke's Episcopal Church and its cemetery are important state landmarks. They played a big part in the U.S. Civil War battle of Marianna in 1864.
The Chipola River is a great place for outdoor activities for most of the year.
Famous People from Marianna
- Kelly J. Baker, writer and editor
- Tim Davis, former baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners
- Cliff Ellis, basketball head coach for Coastal Carolina University, born in Marianna
- Timothy Thomas Fortune, civil rights leader and writer, born in Marianna
- Bobby Goldsboro, pop and country singer-songwriter, born in Marianna
- Alex Hamilton (born 1993), basketball player
- David Hart, actor from the TV series In the Heat of the Night
- George Sydney Hawkins, politician and judge
- Caroline Lee Hentz, novelist and author
- Danny Lipford, home improvement expert
- Moss Mabry, costume designer nominated for an Academy Award
- Jeff Mathis, professional baseball player
- John Milton, governor of Florida during the Civil War
- William Hall Milton, U.S. senator
- Sam E. Parish, 8th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
- Rick Pearson, professional golfer
- Pete Peterson, American politician and diplomat
- Wankard Pooser, politician
- Edd Sorenson, professional cave diver
- Jim Sorey, professional football player
- Ret Turner, Emmy Award-winning costume designer
- Doug Woodlief, professional football player
Gallery
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St. Luke Baptist Church
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St. Luke's Episcopal Church
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Joseph W. Russ, Jr. House
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Ely-Criglar Plantation House
See also
In Spanish: Marianna (Florida) para niños
