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The Apalachicola River is a river, approximately 160 mi (180 km) long in the state of Florida. The river's large watershed, known as the ACF River Basin, drains an area of approximately 19,500 square miles (50,500 km2) into the Gulf of Mexico. The distance to its farthest head waters in northeast Georgia is approximately 500 miles (800 km). Its name comes from the Apalachicola people, who used to live along the river. It is the largest river in Florida.
USGS GNIS ID: 305219
The Erwin House (also known as the Syfrett House) is a historic site in Greenwood, Florida. It is located on Fort Road, east of SR 71. On June 5, 1974, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
NRHP reference number: 74000642
The Ely-Criglar House (also known as the Francis R. Ely House) is a historic site in Marianna, Florida. It is located at 242 West Lafayette Street. On December 27, 1972, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Built by slaves from native limestone, the Greek Revival structure was completed c. 1840, as the Manor House for Francis R. Ely's 1,629-acre (659 ha) cotton plantation. "Ely Corner" is the site of The Battle of Marianna, where Federal troops attacked in September 1864 during the American Civil War. Defending the town against the enemy were old men and boys, too old or too young for regular military service and those furloughed or home due to illness.
NRHP reference number: 72000326
The Battle of Marianna was a small but significant engagement on September 27, 1864, in the panhandle of Florida during the American Civil War. The Union destruction against Confederates and militia defending the town of Marianna was the culmination of a substantial Federal cavalry raid into northwestern Florida. Ultimately the Union retreated back to Fort Barrancas.
The Chipola River is a tributary of the Apalachicola River in western Florida. It is part of the ACF River Basin watershed.
Ellis Auxiliary Army Airfield is a closed military airfield. It was located 9.7 miles north of Marianna, Florida.
The Florida School for Boys, also known as the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys (AGDS), was a reform school operated by the state of Florida in the panhandle town of Marianna from January 1, 1900, to June 30, 2011. A second campus was opened in the town of Okeechobee in 1955. For a time, it was the largest juvenile reform institution in the United States.
The Great Oaks (also known as the Bryan Mansion) is a historic site in Greenwood, Florida. It is located south of the junction of SR 69 and 71. In 1972, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
NRHP reference number: 72000325
The Jackson County Courthouse is a historic courthouse at the center of the Marianna town square, in Jackson County, Florida.
The Waddells Mill Pond Site is an archaeological site located seven miles northwest of Marianna, Florida. On December 15, 1972, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
NRHP reference number: 72000327
WTID (101.7 FM) is a radio station licensed to Graceville, Florida, United States. It serves the Dothan, Alabama, area. The station is owned by GFR, Inc.
website: http://www.wtotradio.com
The Robert Lee Norton House is a historic house located at 2045 Church Street in Cypress, Florida.
NRHP reference number: 96000914
WJAQ (100.9 FM) is a radio station licensed to serve Marianna, Florida, United States. The station is owned by MFR, Inc.
WTYS-FM (94.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Southern gospel format. WTYS-FM is licensed to serve the community of Marianna, Florida, United States. The station is currently owned by James L. Adams, Jr.
website: http://www.wtys.cc/
LORAN-C transmitter Malone was the master station of the Southeast U.S. LORAN-C Chain (GRI 7980) and the Whiskey Secondary of the Great Lakes chain (GRI 8970). It used a transmission power of 800 kW for both chains.
The Graceville Correctional Facility is a private state prison for men located in Graceville, Jackson County, Florida, which has been operated since 2007 by the GEO Group under contract with the Florida Department of Corrections.
WTYS (1340 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a bluegrass and country music format. Licensed to Marianna, Florida, United States. The station is currently owned by James L. Adams, Jr.
website: http://www.wtys.cc/
North American Farms Airport (FAA LID: 56FD) is a private airport, located 5.6 miles east of Malone, Florida.
FAA airport code: 56FD; USGS GNIS ID: 309638
The St. Luke Baptist Church (also known as the St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church) is a historic site in Marianna, Florida. It is located at 4476 East Jackson Street. On February 12, 2003, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
NRHP reference number: 03000008
Graham Air Base was a United States Air Force base located in Marianna, Florida. After it was closed in 1960, it was reused as Marianna Municipal Airport.
The Joseph W. Jr. Russ House is a historic site built from 1892–1895 in Marianna, Florida. It serves as Jackson County's Visitor a Center, located at 4318 West Lafayette Street. On July 18, 1983, the house was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Five generations of the Russ family lived in the house over a 100-year span. Joseph Russ was a bachelor when the house was completed and is mother moved in as well. He married Bette Dickerson and they had one daughter named Frances. In 1930 he had lost his She lived in the house for 89 years. Many strangers asked to tour the grand home.
NRHP reference number: 83001425
Malone Auxiliary Army Airfield is a closed military airfield. It was located 15.7 miles north-northeast of Marianna, Florida.
WTOT (980 AM) is an American commercial radio station licensed by the FCC to serve the community of Marianna, Florida. As of January 2009, WTID is owned by MFR, Inc.
website: http://www.wtotradio.com
Pender's Store is a historic site in Greenwood, Florida. It is located near the junction of SR 69 and 71. On May 3, 1974, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
NRHP reference number: 74000643
The Theophilus West House (also known as the Slade West House) is a historic site in Marianna, Florida. On December 26, 1972, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
NRHP reference number: 72000328
Street address: US 90 and Lovers Lane, Grand Ridge, FL 32422 (from Wikidata)
Street address: 3960 U.S. 90, Marianna, FL 32446 (from Wikidata)
Street address: 4341 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32446 (from Wikidata)
Street address: 5314 Brown St., Graceville, FL 32440 (from Wikidata)
Street address: 4362 Lafayette Street, Marianna, Jackson County, Florida, 32446 USA (from Wikidata)