Page Contents for Groveland, Florida

Statistics & Facts

Historical Events

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Statistics & Facts

The Florida state capital is Tallahassee.
The population of Groveland is approximately 2,300 (1990), 8729 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 884 (1990), 2863 (2010).
The amount of land area in Groveland is 5.836 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0.783 sq kilometers.
The distance from Groveland to Washington DC is 769 miles.
The distance to the Florida state capital is 198 miles. (as the crow flies)
Groveland is positioned 28.56 degrees north of the equator and 81.85 degrees west of the prime meridian.

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Groveland Historical Events

1983, May
Groveland High School Football field
Almost 20 years ago a small 12th grade class of 96 took their first steps to adulthood by accepting their high school diplomas. Groveland High School class of 1983 was leaving the nest. With its many teachers, faculty and students, Groveland High School was saying "good luck" to these young men and women that were embarking on what we now know as life. Looking back, I can remember the way I felt when I walked across the track to finally to receive the certificate that would allow me to see the world in a whole new light. The feeling of accomplishment that I felt at that time when our beloved Principle Mr. Gray shook my hand was overwhelming. I could tell he was very proud of us all. Remembering back, I didn't really know what I was in store for, but I always knew that I would have to do something that made a difference.
Submitted by: Desiree Kallam (Trotter)