Millville, Florida facts for kids
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Millville, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Bay |
| Incorporated (town) | None |
| Incorporated (city) | 1913-1920 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
32401
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
Millville is a community located within Panama City, Florida, in the United States.
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History of Millville
Millville is a historic community in Bay County, Florida. It's found right off Highway 98. It was one of the first settlements in the area. This community sits between Watson Bayou and St. Andrews Bay.
Millville has a rich history. It grew around a lumber yard in the late 1800s. In 1913, Millville became an official town. The citizens elected W.I. Singletary as their first mayor. By 1920, Millville was the biggest community around the bay. It was the main place for business and industry.
In 1926, Panama City made Millville part of its city limits. However, Millville still keeps its special historical feel. Today, you can still see many old buildings. One example is Sweet Magnolias Deli, located on historic East 3rd Street in downtown Millville.
Waterfronts Florida Program
In 2009, Millville received a special honor. It was named a designated Waterfronts Florida community. Cities and towns get this title because of their unique working waterfronts. It also shows their effort to make their waterfronts better.
Public Parks and Green Spaces
Millville has several public spaces for everyone to enjoy. These include Daffin Park and The C.M. Kidd Harris Park. The C.M. Kidd Harris Park was started in 1934.
In 2010, the community set aside $20,000 for a new waterfront park. This park will be built near where the original lumber mill once stood. The project was expected to be finished by 2014. It plans to have a gazebo, a boardwalk, and public access to Watson's Bayou.
Media and Local Stories
Author Ann Pratt Houpt wrote a book about Millville's past. The book is called Millville Images of America. It was published in 2005 by Arcadia Publishing.
Local Industry and Businesses
Millville is home to a real working waterfront. This means it has active industries related to the water. These include shipbuilding and marine repair. There is also a paper mill in the area.
Millville is also where you'll find Boyette and Casey Hardware. This is one of the oldest family-owned businesses in Bay County. In 1958, J.T. Boyette and Fred Casey bought Millville Hardware Company. Later, in 1992, Lee Casey bought the company from his father, Fred. This made it the third generation of the family to own the business.
Notable People from Millville
W. Fred Turner was a famous lawyer. He represented Clarence Earl Gideon in a very important court case. This case was called Gideon vs. Wainwright. It was a landmark case in United States Supreme Court history. Visitors to Millville can still see the house where Turner grew up.
