Fanlew, Florida

Fanlew, Florida

Fanlew is an unincorporated community located in southern Jefferson County, Florida, United States.

Location

Fanlew is located west of State Road 59 at Fanlew Road.

History

Fanlew began as a railway distribution center of the Florida Central Railroad and later the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. The community served the sawmills and turpentine stills once in the area, with supplies moving in and timber and naval stores moving out. Fanlew was most likely named for an Atlantic Coast Line superintendent.

Geography

*Elevation: 31 feet (9.4 m)

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