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Florida

New York, United States · North America

About Florida

Florida sits on the route: 15 minutes from Chester, 31km from Hawk's Nest (Route 97).

Florida is a town located in New York, United States. With a population of 2,899, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Florida sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Florida to your route.

About Florida

The William Henry Seward Memorial is located along Main Street (NY 17A/94) in downtown Florida, New York. It commemorates the life of Seward, a Florida native whose career in public service culminated with his tenure as Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln, in which capacity he negotiated the purchase of Alaska

Read more from Russia. It consists of a bronze bust of Seward by Daniel Chester French, who also sculpted Lincoln seated at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, set in the middle of a small circular plaza with benches designed by Richard Henry Dana III. Just behind it is S. S. Seward Institute, the local secondary school, named after Seward's father. It was unveiled September 24, 1930, and restored in 2000 after being added to the National Register of Historic Places the year before. In 2007 the memorial was vandalized. Seward's bust was shifted and one of the benches cracked.

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What are the best things to do in Florida?

Florida offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Florida located?

Florida is located in New York, United States, North America. The coordinates are 41.3318 latitude, -74.3568 longitude.

What is the population of Florida?

Florida has a population of approximately 2,899 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
2,899
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New York
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.3318, -74.3568

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United States

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Florida

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Bear Mountain - Storm King Highway

Scenic winding road through the Hudson Valley that has been a favorite Sunday driving destination for NYC car enthusiasts since the 1920s.

31 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Hawk's Nest (Route 97)

A serpentine stretch of NY Route 97 clinging to cliffs above the Delaware River near Port Jervis. Its stacked stone-walled curves star in countless car commercials.

31 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Florida

  • 31 kmHawk's Nest (Route 97)A serpentine stretch of NY Route 97 clinging to cliffs above the Delaware River near Port Jervis. Its stacked stone-walled curves star in countless car commercials.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Florida.

Chester

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 3,918

Goshen

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 5,397

Warwick

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 6,823

Walton Park

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 2,669

Eden

🇺🇸 United States

12 km awayPop. 3,806

Mechanicstown

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 6,858

Greenwood Lake

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 3,113

Middletown

🇺🇸 United States

14 km awayPop. 27,812

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