Umatilla, Florida facts for kids
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Umatilla, Florida
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| City of Umatilla | |
Umatilla City Hall
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| Motto(s):
"Nature's Hometown"
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Location in Lake County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Lake |
| Incorporated | November 8, 1904 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.27 sq mi (11.06 km2) |
| • Land | 3.59 sq mi (9.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.68 sq mi (1.76 km2) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,685 |
| • Density | 1,026.18/sq mi (396.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32784
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| Area code(s) | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-73025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405622 |
Umatilla is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. About 3,685 people lived there in 2020. Umatilla is known as the "Gateway to the Ocala National Forest" because it's close to this big forest in northern Lake County.
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A Look Back at Umatilla's History
The city got its name from Umatilla, Oregon, another place far away. Umatilla officially became a city on November 8, 1904. In 1998, there was a small problem with a type of fruit fly called the Mediterranean fruit fly at a local citrus plant. This was quickly handled to protect Florida's fruit farms.
Where is Umatilla?
Umatilla is located in the northern part of Lake County. You can find its exact spot at 28.933134 degrees north and 81.664430 degrees west.
Traveling Around Umatilla
Florida State Road 19 goes right through the middle of Umatilla. This road can take you about 11 miles (18 km) south to Tavares, which is the main city of the county. If you go north on State Road 19, you'll travel about 58 miles (93 km) through the Ocala National Forest to reach Palatka.
Umatilla is also about 38 miles (61 km) northwest of Orlando. It is about 49 miles (79 km) southwest of Daytona Beach.
Land and Water
The city of Umatilla covers a total area of about 4.27 square miles (11.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.59 square miles (9.3 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.68 square miles (1.8 square kilometers), is water. This means about 16% of the city's area is covered by water.
Who Lives in Umatilla?
In 2020, there were 3,685 people living in Umatilla. There were 1,680 households, which are like homes where people live. About 1,061 families also lived in the city.
The population of Umatilla has grown over the years:
- In 1910, there were 283 people.
- By 1950, the population grew to 1,312.
- In 2000, there were 2,214 people.
- By 2010, the population increased to 3,456.
- And in 2020, it reached 3,685 people.
Fun Things to Do in Umatilla
Umatilla offers many outdoor activities for people who love nature. You can go boating, fishing, camping, and hiking.
Exploring Alexander Springs
Near Umatilla, you'll find Alexander Springs. This area has a part of the Florida Trail, which is a very long hiking path. The Florida Trail is about 1,300 miles (2,100 km) long and goes all the way from the north to the south of Florida. It's a great place for an adventure!
Famous People From Umatilla
Many interesting people have connections to Umatilla:
- Al Hofmann – A famous drag racer and car owner.
- Jonathan Lucroy – A professional baseball catcher.
- Willis V. McCall – A former sheriff of Lake County.
- Robert M. McTureous, Jr. – A brave person who received the Medal of Honor.
- Julia Nesheiwat – A United States government official.
- Will Radcliff – The person who created the popular Slush Puppie drink. He owned a ranch near Umatilla.
- Dennis K. Stanley – A professor and coach.
- Jaclyn Stapp – A beauty queen.
- Howard Van Hyning – A percussionist who played with the New York City Opera.
See also
In Spanish: Umatilla (Florida) para niños
