Felda, Florida Explained

Felda is an unincorporated community in Hendry County, Florida, United States, located east of Fort Myers, on State Road 29. The name is a portmanteau of Felix and Ida Taylor's first names.[1]

Geography

Felda is located at 26.5394°N -81.4358°W,[2] is on the Florida State Road 29, and is north of Immokalee.

Economy

The area was once known for its tomato and cucumber production.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Morris. Allan. Florida Place Names: Alachua to Zolfo Springs. 1995. Pineapple Press, Inc.. Sarasota, Florida. 1-56164-084-0.
  2. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  3. Web site: St Louis Fed. Florida's Truck Crop Production. fraser.stlouisfed.org. St. Louis Fed. 2014-12-22.

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