Lulu, Florida Explained

Official Name:Lulu, Florida
Pushpin Map:Florida
Pushpin Label:Lulu
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Florida
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Columbia
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:154
Coordinates:30.1075°N -82.4911°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:32061[1]
Area Code:386
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:286209

Lulu is an unincorporated community in Columbia County, Florida, United States. Lulu is located on State Road 100, east-southeast of Lake City. The former right-of-way for the Georgia Southern and Florida Railway runs along the south side of SR 100 in Lulu.

History

A post office called Lulu was established in 1891, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1976.[2] Lulu was the name of the first postmaster's love interest.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code. 2012-02-15. United States Postal Service. 2012.
  2. Web site: Columbia County . Jim Forte Postal History . 7 June 2015.
  3. News: Take a ride on weird side of Florida . Ocala Star-Banner . May 12, 1996 . 7 June 2015 . Morgan, Philip . 1B.