McAlpin, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
McAlpin, Florida
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Post office
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 McAlpin, Florida
Location in Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Suwannee |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32062
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| Area code(s) | 386 |
| GNIS feature ID | 286560 |
McAlpin is a small, unincorporated community located in Suwannee County, Florida, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county. McAlpin is situated along U.S. Route 129, about 11 miles (18 km) south of a larger town called Live Oak. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 32062.
History of McAlpin
How McAlpin Started
The community of McAlpin began in 1882. By 1886, it was home to about 30 people. The area was named after a man named Daniel M. McAlpin.
The Story Behind the Name
Daniel M. McAlpin was an important person in the local newspaper business. In 1875, he bought a newspaper called the Live Oak Advertiser. He then changed its name to the Florida Bulletin. Later, the newspaper's name was changed again to the Suwannee Democrat, which is still a well-known local paper. The community was named in his honor because of his contributions to the area.
