Garcon Point, Florida
Garcon Point, Florida is a peninsula located south of Milton, Florida and directly across the Escambia Bay from Pensacola, Florida.
Roads
There are 2 major roads that link Garcon Point with the surrounding cities.
- Avalon Boulevard
- Garcon Point Road
Enviroment
The area is mostly marsh and swamp and contains mostly Pine trees. It also serves as an important water shed, filtering water for the surrounding bays and their ecosystems.
Wildlife
Garcon Point contains at least 13 endangered and or threatened plant and animal species.
Some notable species are:
- the Pitcher plant
Nature Trails
There are some very notable nature and bike trails along the east coast of the peninsula. These trails, totaling 2.7 miles are maintained by the Florida Trail Association. [1]
Demographics
Population: 347 (2010)
Population Growth: -27.25% since 2006-2010
Population Density: 179.21/sq mi
[2]
References
- ↑ "Garcon Point Water Management Area". Northwest Florida Water Management District. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- ↑ . USA.com http://www.usa.com/garcon-point-fl.htm. Retrieved 13 December 2015. Missing or empty
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Coordinates: 30°28′35″N 87°05′09″W / 30.4764°N 87.0858°W