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Lynn Haven, Florida

Lynn Haven is a city in Bay County, Florida, United States, north of Panama City.
Population 18,695

Top Events in Lynn Haven History

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1911Military
== History == Lynn Haven was founded in 1911 by Union veterans from the American Civil War.
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1915History
By 1915, the collection grew to 500 volumes.
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1922Architecture
In 1922, the McMullin family donated a building and $1,000 and library became known as the McMullin Library.
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1925Culture
In 1925, the Literary Club joined the Federation of Women's Club, continuing their sponsorship of the McMullin Library.
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1961Culture
In 1961, the McMullin Library joined the Northwest Regional Library System.
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1970Architecture
In 1970, the new North Bay Branch Library was constructed.
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1988History
The grand opening happened at the end of 1988.
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1990Culture
In 1990, the City of Lynn Haven took charge of the library's financial responsibilities and the name was changed to the Lynn Haven Public Library.
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1992Disaster
The 3rd strongest hurricane to ever make landfall in the contiguous United States was the first category 5 hurricane to strike the United States since Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
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2010History
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 18,493 people, 7,169 households, and 4,796 families residing in the city.

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Historical Timeline

1911Military
== History == Lynn Haven was founded in 1911 by Union veterans from the American Civil War.
1915History
By 1915, the collection grew to 500 volumes.
1922Architecture
In 1922, the McMullin family donated a building and $1,000 and library became known as the McMullin Library.
1925Culture
In 1925, the Literary Club joined the Federation of Women's Club, continuing their sponsorship of the McMullin Library.
1961Culture
In 1961, the McMullin Library joined the Northwest Regional Library System.
1970Architecture
In 1970, the new North Bay Branch Library was constructed.
1988History
The grand opening happened at the end of 1988.
1990Culture
In 1990, the City of Lynn Haven took charge of the library's financial responsibilities and the name was changed to the Lynn Haven Public Library.
1992Disaster
The 3rd strongest hurricane to ever make landfall in the contiguous United States was the first category 5 hurricane to strike the United States since Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
2010History
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 18,493 people, 7,169 households, and 4,796 families residing in the city.
2017Architecture
In 2017, the Heritage Society of Lynn Haven and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows began a $110,000 renovation project to restore the building.
2018Disaster
On October 10, 2018, Hurricane Michael made landfall near Lynn Haven.
2020History
== Demographics == As of the 2020 United States census, there were 18,695 people, 7,605 households, and 5,715 families residing in the city.
2021Government
Nelson, a local pastor of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, was elected Mayor on May 18, 2021, by a slim margin.
2022Culture
Plans for a new library were unveiled in January 2022, but no decision has been made as of November 2023.

Did You Know?

1
Lynn Haven is located in the state of Florida.
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Lynn Haven has a population of 18,695 residents.
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The population was 18,695 at the 2020 census, up from 18,493 at the 2010 census.

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