McIntosh, Florida facts for kids
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McIntosh, Florida
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| Town of McIntosh | ||
McIntosh Town Hall
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Location in Marion County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County |  Marion |
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| Settled | c. Early 1820s–February 2, 1849 | |
| Plattled | 1885–1888 | |
| Incorporated | May 22, 1913 | |
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| • Type | Council-Manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 463 | |
| • Density | 651.20/sq mi (251.38/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
32664
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| Area code(s) | 352 | |
| FIPS code | 12-42150 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0286619 | |
McIntosh is a small town in Marion County, Florida, United States. It's part of the Ocala area. In 2020, about 463 people lived there. This was a slight increase from 452 people in 2010.
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History of McIntosh
The McIntosh area was first settled in the early 1820s. A person named Colonel John Houstoun McIntosh lived there. He had a large farm, called a plantation, which was later destroyed. During a conflict called the Second Seminole War, the Seminole people burned his farm and sugar mill.
Later, in 1849, a merchant from Baltimore named Nehemiah Brush bought a lot of land in the area. This land included about 4,000 acres that are now part of McIntosh. His son, Colonel Charles Brush, along with his brother-in-law Eugene Van Ness and sister Julia Brush, helped develop the town. They created building lots and small plots of land for growing citrus fruits.
The town was officially planned out in 1885. It was named after the early settler, Colonel John McIntosh. His brother-in-law, Eugene Van Ness, filed the second plan for the town in 1888. A post office has been open in McIntosh since 1887. The "Town of McIntosh" officially became a town on May 22, 1913.
Geography of McIntosh
McIntosh is located in the northern part of Marion County. Its exact location is 29°26′58″N 82°13′14″W / 29.449322°N 82.220668°W. The eastern side of the town is next to Orange Lake, which is in Alachua County.
U.S. Route 441 is a main road that goes through McIntosh. This road leads south about 19 miles (31 km) to Ocala, which is the main city of the county. It also goes northwest about 17 miles (27 km) to Gainesville.
The United States Census Bureau says that McIntosh covers a total area of about 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2). All of this area is land.
Climate in McIntosh
The weather in McIntosh has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild. According to the Köppen climate classification, McIntosh has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has warm temperatures and plenty of rain throughout the year.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 440 | — | |
| 1930 | 272 | −38.2% | |
| 1940 | 397 | 46.0% | |
| 1950 | 247 | −37.8% | |
| 1960 | 258 | 4.5% | |
| 1970 | 287 | 11.2% | |
| 1980 | 404 | 40.8% | |
| 1990 | 411 | 1.7% | |
| 2000 | 453 | 10.2% | |
| 2010 | 452 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 463 | 2.4% | |
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The population of McIntosh has changed over the years. In 1920, there were 440 people. The population went down for a while but has grown again.
Recent Population Changes
In 2010, there were 452 people living in McIntosh. By 2020, the population grew slightly to 463 people. The town had 148 households and 86 families in 2020.
Most people in McIntosh are White. In 2020, about 87% of the population was White. There are also smaller groups of Black or African American people, Asian people, and people of two or more races. About 3.5% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
See also
In Spanish: McIntosh (Florida) para niños
