Yankeetown, Florida

The Yankeetown Post Office

Yankeetown was founded in 1923 by Armanis F. Knotts, a lawyer and politician from Indiana. Knotts was a major player in the founding of Gary, Indiana and the establishment of the US Steel mill in that city. When he retired, he came to the Yankeetown area because of the great hunting opportunities. In 1975, Knotts' nephew, Eugene Knotts, opened the AF Knotts Library in Yankeetown in honor of his uncle.

In 1961, Elvis Presley came to the Yankeetown area to film "Follow That Dream." He spent most of July and August that year between Yankeetown and Inglis.

Yankeetown is stretched out along the northern banks of the Withlacoochee River and offers excellent access to the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf Hammock Wildlife Management Area is just north of town.

The rest of "downtown" Yankeetown

The Old Rock Church

The Yankeetown School

Pine flatwoods near Yankeetown

Fast Facts about Yankeetown, Florida

Yankeetown, Levy County, Florida 34498
Founded: 1923
Elevation: 10'
Latitude: 29.0312°N
Longitude: 82.7201°W
Resident Racial Breakdown:
White Non-Hispanic: 98.7%
Native American: 0.7%
Asian: 0.5%
Education:
High School or Higher: 84.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree: 14.9%

2009 Estimates:
Population: 680
Males: 349
Females: 331
Median Resident Age: 54.7 Years
Estimated Median Household Income: $37,960
Estimated Median Home Value: $207,950
Population Density: 89 People per Square Mile
2011 Cost of Living Index for Yankeetown: 85.1
Major Industries:
Forestry, Fishing, Lodging & Food Services, Utilities, Educational Services, Construction, Health Care, Waste Management Services, Postal Service, Transportation Services, Professional Services, Entertainment & Recreation
Unemployed: 11.3%

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