Eatonville, Historic African American town in Orange County, Florida.
Eatonville spans across a residential area with local businesses, situated six miles north of Orlando at an elevation of 29 meters above sea level.
Established in 1887, Eatonville holds the distinction of being among the first self-governing African American municipalities in the United States after the Emancipation Proclamation.
The annual Zora Neale Hurston Festival of Arts and Humanities takes place in winter, celebrating the literary legacy of the town's most recognized former resident.
The Eatonville Branch Library on Kennedy Boulevard provides computer access, technology classes, and educational programs throughout the week except for Sundays.
The Eatonville Historic District contains 48 buildings that document African American life and development in Central Florida from the late 19th century onward.
Location: Orange County
Elevation above the sea: 29 m
Shares border with: Orlando
Website: http://townofeatonville.org
GPS coordinates: 28.61861,-81.38333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:37
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