A mere 8 miles south of the Florida/Georgia border you will find the small town of Gretna, Florida. Less than 2 square miles in size and with a population of approximately 1,700 residents, Gretna is the epitome of a small, Southern town near the state capital of Tallahassee. As a Florida town, Gretna weather is hot and humid during the summer and cool during the winters. On occasion, the town experiences overnight weather below freezing for up to several hours at a time before warming up during the day.
The city's name comes from its founder, who came from North Carolina in the 1890s to develop a turpentine mill. The founder, along with other members of his group, was of Scottish heritage and therefore the name Gretna was given to this small Florida town. Today, Gretna oozes Southern charm with its small churches and friendly residents. Information regarding the history of Gretna is readily available to anyone interested; you need only contact the city to make your request. Contact information for the city of Gretna is located in the Gretna, Florida yellow pages or the Gretna, Florida business directory.
Among the dining options in Gretna are several local seafood restaurants serving fresh catches from local Florida waterways as well as the Gulf of Mexico. Shopping in Gretna consists of several locally owned boutiques and antique shops. For major shopping and dining experiences, residents are required to travel to one of Gretna's neighboring cities or towns. Information regarding restaurants, shopping or tourism is located in the Gretna, Florida yellow pages and business information is available in the Gretna, Florida business directory.
Written by Lyndsey Morgan
