Apalachicola, Florida
Apalachicola is a city of 2,431 people in Franklin County, Florida, founded in 1827.
Why visit Apalachicola
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 22 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include John Gorrie Memorial Bridge, Apalachicola Historic District, David G. Raney House and John Gorrie Museum State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 44°F.
Weather in Apalachicola
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Apalachicola
Apalachicola is a city and the county seat of Franklin County, Florida, United States, on the shore of Apalachicola Bay, an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico. The population was 2,341 at the 2020 US census.
From the Wikipedia article Apalachicola, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
John Gorrie Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Bridge in Florida, United States of America
Museums and landmarks23
Apalachicola Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Apalachicola, Florida
David G. Raney House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Apalachicola, Florida, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Florida
Pierce Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Archaeological site in Florida, United States
Orman House
Monument and historic site
177 5th Street, Apalachicola
Bert Lindsley Studio-Gallery
Museum · 0.6 mi
15 Avenue E, Apalachicola
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes22
Seafood Grill
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.6 mi
100 Market Street, Apalachicola
Apalachicola Chocolate Company
Restaurant · Ice Cream · 0.6 mi
87 Market Street, Apalachicola
Old Time Soda Fountain Gifts and Seashells
Restaurant · Ice Cream · 0.6 mi
93 Market Street, Apalachicola
Up The Creek Raw Bar
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.5 mi
313 Water Street, Apalachicola
10 more on the map.
History
The Apalachicola Province, after whom the river and, ultimately the city, are named, was located along the lower part of the Chattahoochee River in Alabama and Georgia in the 17th century, when the Spanish included the Chattahoochee as part of the Apalachicola River. The name is a combination of the Hitchiti words apalahchi, meaning "on the other side", and okli, meaning "people". In original reference to the settlement, it probably meant "people on the other side of the river".
From the History section of Apalachicola, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship8
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist
233 9th Street, Apalachicola
Shopping10
Base Camp Apalach Florida Geotourism
Shop · 0.6 mi
118 Commerce Street, Apalachicola
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare1
Map of Apalachicola
98 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 44°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 46°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 52°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 58°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 65°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 73°F | 6.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 75°F | 6.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 75°F | 8.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 71°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 62°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 74°F | 51°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 67°F | 46°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Apalachicola Airport Hcn 72220 (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Franklin County has had 35 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-27: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Apalachicola Regional Airport (AAF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Eastpoint 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- St. George Island 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Port St. Joe 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Carrabelle 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Mexico Beach 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Callaway 43 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Parker 46 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Panama City 48 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Springfield 48 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lynn Haven 52 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Apalachicolastreet1, Thomsonmg2000, Public domain
- Apalachicola HD street01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- David G Raney House Street Front 2, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- Trinityapalachicola, The original uploader was JW1805 at English Wikipedia ., Public domain
- John Gorrie Memorial Bridge, Bill Fauth, CC BY-SA 4.0
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