Seville, Florida facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Seville, Florida
CDP
The Seville Discount Store on US 17 and Lake George Road in Seville.
Map of Seville in Volusia County, Florida
Country	United States
State	Florida
County	Volusia
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	32190
Area code(s)	386
FIPS code	12-65200

Seville is a small community in Volusia County, Florida, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a specific area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. Seville was founded in 1882. According to the 2010 census, about 614 people lived there.

History of Seville, Florida

Founding the Town

Seville was started in 1882 by a man named William Kemble Lente. He was a vice president for the Jacksonville, Tampa and Key West Railway. He chose this spot because it was right along the railroad tracks. This made it a good place to build a new community.

Early Development

Lente worked hard to develop Seville. He opened the Bank of Seville. He also built a large brick house for himself. He teamed up with some investors from the northern United States. Together, they planned to build a grand hotel. They also built a complex water system. This system cost a lot of money, about $60,000 back then.

Challenges and Changes

Over time, the relationship between Lente and his investors became difficult. It grew very bitter. William Lente passed away in his Seville home in 1889. Today, Seville is a quiet community. It has limited businesses and is mostly rural. Many people work in farming. It is located just north of Pierson along U.S. Route 17.

Population and People

How Many People Live Here?

In 2010, the population of Seville was 614 people. This number helps us understand how many residents live in the community. The U.S. Census Bureau collects this information every ten years.