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Gretna, Florida
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| City of Gretna | |
Gretna City Hall
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| Motto(s):
"A Vision for Tomorrow"
"Come Grow With Us" |
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Location in Gadsden County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Gadsden |
| Settled | 1897 |
| Platted | 1905 |
| Incorporated | 1909 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Commission–Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.61 sq mi (22.30 km2) |
| • Land | 8.56 sq mi (22.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,357 |
| • Density | 158.51/sq mi (61.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32332
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-27650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0294791 |
Gretna is a city in Gadsden County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Tallahassee, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The majority of the population is African American, and as of the 2020 census, had 1,357 residents, down from 1,460 at the 2010 census.
The city is on U.S. 90, approximately 8 miles (13 km) south of the Florida-Georgia border.
History
A settlement was established in Gretna in 1897 by Humphrey Company. Gretna was platted as a town in 1905. R. A. Gray served as principal at the Gretna School. Sunny Dell Baptist Church and school served the community until Gretna School was built in 1908. A historical marker commemorates its history. Gretna was officially incorporated as a city in 1909.
The Florida Archives have photographs from Gretna including the Sunny Dell school, Presbyterian church, and W.P. Humphrey Company buildings including its turpentine still.
The Colored American Appeal was a Republican Party affiliated newspaper serving the community. Florida A&M University and its business school led by Sybil C. Mobley in nearby Tallahassee, Florida announced a rehabilitation program for the majority African American community in 1974.
Geography
The City of Gretna is in west-central Gadsden County on the Florida Panhandle in North Florida, and its approximate coordinates is located at 30°36′56″N 84°39′45″W / 30.61556°N 84.66250°W (30.615598, –84.662457).
The city limits have expanded south and west 5 miles (8 km) to encompass part of Interstate 10; the city is now bordered on the south by Greensboro.
U.S. Route 90 passes through Gretna as Main Street; it leads southeast 5 miles (8 km) to Quincy, the Gadsden County seat, and northwest 14 miles (23 km) to Chattahoochee.
Interstate 10 passes through the southwest part of Gretna, with access from Exit 174 (Florida State Road 12). I-10 leads east 28 miles (45 km) to Tallahassee and west 160 miles (260 km) to Pensacola. SR 12 leads southwest 24 miles (39 km) to Bristol, and SR 65 leads south 17 miles (27 km) to Hosford.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Gretna has a total area of 6.0 square miles (15.6 km2), of which 0.01 square miles (0.02 km2), or 0.13%, is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the City of Gretna has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 385 | — | |
| 1960 | 647 | 68.1% | |
| 1970 | 883 | 36.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,557 | 76.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,981 | 27.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,709 | −13.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,460 | −14.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,357 | −7.1% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 40 | 80 | 2.74% | 5.90% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1,218 | 1,104 | 83.42% | 81.36% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.07% |
| Asian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 0.15% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 8 | 15 | 0.55% | 1.11% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 194 | 155 | 13.29% | 11.42% |
| Total | 1,460 | 1,357 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,357 people, 497 households, and 259 families residing in the city.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,460 people, 481 households, and 394 families residing in the city.
Education
The Gadsden County School District operates area public schools. Residents in PreK–3 are served by Greensboro Primary School and residents in grades 4–5 are served by West Gadsden Middle School. Gretna Elementary School, which previously served elementary school students, closed in 2017.
As of 2017[update] Gadsden County High School (previously East Gadsden High School) is the only zoned high school in the county, due to the consolidation of West Gadsden High School's high school section into East Gadsden High.
Gallery
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Gretna Volunteer Fire Department
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Brenda A. Holt Gadsden County Gretna Public Safety Complex
See also
In Spanish: Gretna (Florida) para niños
