29-460: The Clewiston Museum is located at 109 Central Avenue, Clewiston , Florida . It houses exhibits highlighting the local area, including: Fossils, Sugar, Cattle Industry First, Commercial Fishing, Flying Brits, Killer Hurricanes and Seminole Indians . The museum also has a 60-seat theater showing videos on history and agriculture. It features an extensive display on sugar planting, harvesting, and processing. This Florida museum–related article
58-532: A Florida room to house historical reference material and books pertinent to local and state history. The Harlem Community Library is located in a former school building which also houses the Harlem Academy daycare center and its specialty is a growing African American collection. The Barron Library collects genealogical materials. The Clewiston Library also recently sought and received an LSTA grant to digitize their local newspaper, The Clewiston News and have
87-531: A city in 1925, Clewiston would become noted for its sport fishing , particularly of largemouth bass . Large sugar plantations were established around Lake Okeechobee. By the 1950s and 1960s, the cultivation of citrus , vegetables and cattle were also important to the economy. The US Sugar Corporation , however, remained the dominant manufacturer in Clewiston, which became known as "America's Sweetest Town". On June 24, 2008, Governor Charlie Crist announced that
116-401: A household in the city was $ 26,801, and the median income for a family was $ 28,542. Males had a median income of $ 26,615 versus $ 20,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 12,183. About 19.0% of families and 23.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 30.0% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over. The Moore Haven Downtown Historic District
145-400: A household in the city was $ 37,143, and the median income for a family was $ 38,652. Males had a median income of $ 31,139 versus $ 21,049 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 15,527. About 14.8% of families and 18.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 25.9% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over. The following are public schools located in
174-400: A well-known joke about the train circulated, too, "a middle-aged man, who got off the train at Moore Haven, had left Haines City, as a young boy, in the care of the conductor." The Great Miami Hurricane of 1926 dramatically altered the landscape of the area. The storm surge from the lake caused widespread death and destruction, sometimes literally relocating houses to the opposite side of
203-564: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Clewiston, Florida Clewiston is a city in Hendry County, Florida , United States. Its location is 80 miles (130 km) northwest of Fort Lauderdale on the Atlantic coastal plain . The population was 7,327 at the 2020 census , up from 7,155 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city in the Clewiston micropolitan area . The city
232-678: Is located on the south bank of Lake Okeechobee , and the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail (LOST) passes through the edge of the city. It is home to the Clewiston Museum and the Dixie Crystal Theatre . The area has been home to Seminole tribe members and sugar plantations, with the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Indian Museum located 32 miles (51 km) south of the city. The area beside Lake Okeechobee
261-483: Is part of the Clewiston, Florida Micropolitan Statistical Area (μSA) . The City of Moore Haven was named after James A. Moore (1861-1929), its founder. In its early days, Moore Haven was often called "Little Chicago", reflecting its status as a significant boom town . It was ideally located at the apex of Lake Okeechobee and the Caloosahatchee Canal. In 1917, Marian Newhall Horwitz was elected as, not only
290-624: Is the headquarters of the Glades County Historical Society. The exact coordinates for the City of Moore Haven is located at 26°50′N 81°6′W / 26.833°N 81.100°W / 26.833; -81.100 . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km ), of which 1.1 square miles (2.8 km ) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km ) (6.09%)
319-430: Is water. Moore Haven has a humid subtropical climate ( Köppen Cfa ) with some characteristics of a tropical monsoon climate ( Am ), with a defined rainy season from June through September. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 1,566 people, 793 households, and 422 families residing in the city. As of the 2010 United States census , there were 1,680 people, 744 households, and 467 families residing in
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#1732856131863348-554: The Hendry County seat. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , Clewiston has a total area of 4.7 square miles (12.2 km ), of which 0.027 square miles (0.07 km ), or 0.54%, are water. Clewiston has a humid subtropical climate ( Köppen : Cfa). As of the 2020 United States census , there were 7,327 people, 2,532 households, and 1,921 families residing in the city. As of the 2010 United States census , there were 7,155 people, 2,269 households, and 1,643 families residing in
377-650: The area, operated by Hendry County Schools: Private school: Native American School: The Hendry County Library Cooperative in Florida includes the Clewiston Library, Barron Library (located in LaBelle , the county seat) and the Harlem Library. All three libraries provide Hendry County residents with materials and general information, and each library has a secondary individualized area of focus. The Clewiston Library has
406-514: The city. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,635 people, 572 households, and 414 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,508.8 inhabitants per square mile (582.6/km ). There were 792 housing units at an average density of 730.9 per square mile (282.2/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 61.28% White , 22.32% African American , 0.80% Native American , 0.43% Asian , 14.56% from other races , and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28.01% of
435-519: The city. As of the census of 2000, there were 6,460 people, 2,174 households, and 1,632 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,381.0 inhabitants per square mile (533.2/km ). There were 2,434 housing units at an average density of 520.3 per square mile (200.9/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 75.79% White , 10.93% African American , 0.39% Native American , 1.18% Asian , 9.64% from other races , and 2.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 40.94% of
464-478: The digital versions added to the free, open access Florida Digital Newspaper Library . Moore Haven, Florida Moore Haven is a city in, and the county seat of, Glades County , Florida , United States. It is part of the Florida Heartland region. The population was 1,566 at the 2020 census, down from 1,680 at the 2010 census. Moore Haven is located on the southwest shoreline of Lake Okeechobee . It
493-471: The farm, outside the city limits. After stepping down as mayor, a "grateful citizenry" gave her a silver trophy, which was eventually passed to her son, Dr. Orville Horwitz, as of 1985. Horwitz is credited with bringing the railroad to Moore Haven, while her brother was a business associate of J.P. Morgan , the vice-president of the Atlantic Coastline Railroad . In 1918, construction of
522-400: The first extension line was finished, bringing Moore Haven's first train on May 13, 1918. The twenty passengers and fifteen freight cars arrived ninety minutes late. "Late arrivals, unannounced schedule changes, and faulty equipment, as well as derailments, were to plague the railroad from the start." The train was often called the "Hinky Dink" and the "Muck Special." In addition to nicknames,
551-754: The first woman mayor of Moore Haven, or the first woman mayor in Florida, she was additionally, the first female mayor south of the Mason-Dixon line . Horwitz was described by the Moore Haven Times , in a July 27, 1917 issue, as being "business from head to foot" along with being seen regularly at 5:15 am riding horseback to work. She resigned on June 22, 1918, taking over management of the Desoto Land Company after her second husband, John J. O'Brien, left to serve in World War I , and after her decision to live on
580-487: The next seven crop cycles, the farmland would be leased back from the state to US Sugar for $ 60 million. It would then be converted into reservoirs and water-filtering areas as part of the ongoing restoration of the Everglades ecosystem . Clewiston is located in the northeast corner of Hendry County at 26°45′12″N 80°56′01″W / 26.753399°N 80.933600°W / 26.753399; -80.933600 , on
609-402: The population. In 2000, there were 2,174 households, out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
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#1732856131863638-403: The population. In 2000, there were 572 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
667-563: The river. The town might have recovered, but it was hit not long after by the 1928 Okeechobee Hurricane . This decimated areas that had escaped damage in 1926. Today, Moore Haven is a small, sleepy town that has little industry and infrastructure. Moore Haven is home to the Annual Chalo Nitka Festival, which is held the first weekend in March. There are two access points to the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail , which passes through
696-464: The southwestern shore of Lake Okeechobee . It is part of the Florida Heartland region. To the south it borders the CDP of Harlem . U.S. Route 27 passes through the center of Clewiston, leading west then north 15 miles (24 km) to Moore Haven , and southeast 16 miles (26 km) to South Bay . Florida State Road 80 runs with US 27 through Clewiston but leads west 31 miles (50 km) to LaBelle ,
725-448: The state of Florida had arranged to buy for $ 1.75 billion the company's 187,000 acres (76,000 ha), including the refinery in Clewiston. On November 11, the plan was scaled back to $ 1.34 billion for 181,000 acres (73,000 ha) of farmland , no longer including the mill, citrus processing facilities and other assets. This would allow the company to remain in business and leave open the possibility of preserving its 1,700 jobs. Over
754-698: The town and around Lake Okeechobee. Built in 2000 and crossing across the Caloosahatchee River 900 feet east of First Street, the Mamie Langdale Memorial Bridge breaks the Florida record of being the Longest Concrete I Girder Span, measuring 320 feet. The overall total length of the Prestressed Stringer/Multi-beam bridge equals 2,281 feet. The Westergaard House, built in 1920, located on 270 Avenue L Southwest,
783-412: Was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.23. In 2000, in the city, the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.2 males. In 2000, the median income for
812-413: Was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.32. In 2000, in the city, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.4 males. In 2000, the median income for
841-588: Was once used as a fishing camp by the Seminole tribe . The first permanent settlement began in 1920, when John O'Brien of Philadelphia and Alonzo Clewis (1864-1944) of Tampa purchased a large tract of land to establish a town. They commissioned a town plan and built the Moore Haven & Clewiston Railway to connect the community to the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad at Moore Haven . Incorporated as
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