About Marianna and Jackson County:

Marianna Florida in Jackson County combines small town charm and gracious living with quality education, medical facilities and services, business opportunities, a growing industry and outstanding recreation. Marianna is the county seat of Jackson County, where living and housing costs rank among the lowest in the state. Business opportunities are plentiful and the labor force possesses a strong work ethic. No wonder Marianna was selected as one of "The 100 Best Small Towns in America", and the only Florida community to be recognized.

Location: 65 miles west of Tallahasee, 54 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico, 35 miles south of Dothan, Alabama, in the Florida Panhandle.

Geography/Climate: Flat to rolling terrain with an abundance of large oaks, tall pines, and beautiful magnolias. Four seasons with an average temperature of 70°.

Media: Jackson County Floridan - 5 day newspaper, 3 FM, 2 AM radio stations, Cable TV, PBS radio.

Health Care: Jackson Hospital - 107 beds, 45 physicians, 5 dentists, 3 nursing homes with 360 beds.

Schools: 16 Fully accredited schools from pre-k through grade 12 and adult education. Chipola Junior College provides a fully accredited two year degree program plus applied technology programs.

Recreation: 3 Public parks, youth recreational center, 3 golf courses, 2-screen movie complex, home of Florida Caverns State Park with 1280 acres of trails, picnic areas, canoe trips, full hook-up campsites and the showcase of the park, the beautiful subterranean caverns.

For additional information contact:

Jackson County Chamber of Commerce (850) 482-8061