Fanlew, Florida

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Location of Fanlew, Florida

Fanlew is located in southern Jefferson County, Florida.

[edit] Location

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

[edit] History

It was a railway distribution center of the Florida Central Railroad and later the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. Fanlew 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.

  • Elevation: 31 feet (9.4 m)
Fanlew, Jefferson County, Florida.
Fanlew, Jefferson County, Florida.