Marianna, Florida
Marianna, Florida | |
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 Location in Jackson County and the state of Florida | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8 sq mi (20.9 km2) |
| • Land | 8 sq mi (20.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 6,230 |
| • Density | 778.8/sq mi (298.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 32446-32448 |
| Area code | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-43175Template:GR |
| GNIS feature ID | 0286422Template:GR |
Marianna is a city in Jackson County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,230 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 6,200 [1]. It is the county seat of Jackson CountyTemplate:GR and is home to Chipola College. Marianna is known as "The City of Southern Charm."
Geography
Marianna is located at 30°46′35″N 85°14′17″W / 30.77639°N 85.23806°W (30.776370, -85.238149)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.9 km² (8.1 mi²). 20.8 km² (8.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.37%) is water.
The Chipola River runs through the heart of Marianna.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 6,230 people, 2,398 households, and 1,395 families residing in the city. The population density was 299.6/km² (776.1/mi²). There were 2,764 housing units at an average density of 132.9/km² (344.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 56.82% White, 40.16% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.87% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.60% of the population.
There were 2,398 households out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.3% were married couples living together, 20.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. 38.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 11.8% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $23,861, and the median income for a family was $29,590. Males had a median income of $28,500 versus $21,530 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,021. About 20.9% of families and 28.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 41.7% of those under age 18 and 34.6% of those age 65 or over.
History
Marianna was the scene of the horrific lynching of Claude Neal, an African American accused of murdering a white woman. On October 26, 1934, a crowd of thousands gathered to witness the lynching, the details of which had been announced the day before. Claude Neal was tortured, mutilated, killed and dragged behind a car before he was hung from an oak tree on the courthouse lawn. Claude Neal's fingers, toes and penis were all cut off by the lynch mob. Cellos Harrison, also an African American, was lynched in Marianna ten years after the lynching of Claude Neal.[2]
Education
Marianna has five schools, all of which usually perform in the high C-low B range in the state's FCAT grade scale. Golson for grades K-2, Riverside Elementary for grades 3-5, Marianna Middle School for grades 6-8, and Marianna High School for grades 9-12. Dayspring Christian Academy, a private school, holds grades K-8. Chipola College, home of the Chipola Indians, is the choice for many residents and offers dual-enrollment classes for high school students.Chipola has been said to be a four year college now.
A Marianna Middle School teacher named Greg Howard was recently suspended for teaching his 7th-grade class his interpretation of the Obama campaign slogan "Change," as an acronym for "Come Help a Nigga get elected." Howard was suspended for ten days without pay, relieved of his coaching responsibilities for the school's football team, required to attend diversity training, and reprimanded. He was transferred to the Jackson County Adult Education Program.[1]
Transportation
Marianna Municipal Airport is a public-use airport located 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of the central business district.
Attractions
Tourists can enjoy the Florida Caverns and the Florida State Golf Course, and the Indian Springs golf course.
Cave diving enthusiasts can also find beautiful underwater caves in Blue Springs.
St. Luke's Episcopal Church's chapel and cemetery are a State Landmark following a principal role in the American Civil War Battle of Marianna in 1864.
The town is located near Panama City Beach, Florida; Dothan, Alabama; and Tallahassee, the state capitol.
Neal's Landing on the Chattahoochee River is not far from Marianna; and is a popular fishing and camping area. Neal's Landing is where the old Indian village of Ekanchattee once existed.
References
- ^ Wolski, Kristy (October 2, 2008). "Marianna Middle Teacher Removed From Job For Using "N" Word". WJHG-TV. Retrieved 2008-10-07.
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