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Marianna, Florida

Introduction to Marianna, Florida

Marianna, Florida, in Jackson county, is 32 miles S of Dothan, Alabama (center to center) and 211 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, 6,230 people lived in Marianna.

Marianna History

The community of Marianna, which was established in 1828, became the county seat of Jackson County in 1829. The city was named after Mary and Anna, the two daughters of landowner Robert Beveridge. It was also the site of a small Civil War battle. On October 26, 1934, the city witnessed the horrific lynching of Claude Neal, an African American who had been accused of murdering a white woman. A decade later, the city was once again the scene of the lynching of another African American, Cellos Harrison. Marianna is offically nicknamed "The City of Southern Charm".

Marianna and Nearby Attractions

  • Wiregrass Museum of Art
  • Dothan Area Botanical Gardens
  • Boll Weevil Monument
  • Gulf World
  • Florida Caverns State Park

Things To Do In Marianna

The Knott House Museum, Wiregrass Museum of Art, and Museum of Florida History feature exhibits reflecting the region's heritage. Several historical sites like the Boll Weevil Monument, and Landmark Park, are also close to Marianna. Chattahoochee State Park, Falling Waters State Park, Three Rivers State Park, and Torreya State Park are several parks in the area. Marianna Square Shopping Center is a popular shopping mall. Florida Caverns State Park, which is also nearby, has air-filled caves and offers opportunities for boating, hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, picnicking, swimming, and wildlife viewing.

Marianna Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Marianna Municipal Airport.

Marianna Higher Education

The city of Marianna is home to the Chipola Junior College. Gulf Coast Community College, and George C Wallace State Community College-Dothan are also close by.

High Points

Marianna strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyMarianna Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyMarianna Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 7%Marianna Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Marianna Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Marianna, FL

Comparing Marianna to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens107
Racial Diversity96
Female Share of the Population87
Age of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Male Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size24
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times810
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home44
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Housing Recently Built41
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime34
Low Violent Crime12

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