Bardin, Florida Explained

Official Name:Bardin, Florida
Subdivision Type:County
Subdivision Name:Putnam County
Population As Of:2007
Population Total:424
Timezone:EST
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:20

Bardin is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, Florida, United States, located northwest of the city of Palatka. It was named after Hazard Bardin (1856-1934) circa 1900. He was the first resident and operated a turpentine distillery business at the interception of Bardin Road and the creek.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Mark Moran. Mark Sceurman. Weird U.S.: Your Travel Guide to America's Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets. May 2009. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. 978-1-4027-6688-6. 111–.