Why visit Ellenton
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 28 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Hernando de Soto Bridge, Braden Castle Park Historic District, Bradenton Carnegie Library and Bradenton Riverwalk.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 52°F.
Weather in Ellenton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ellenton
Ellenton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Manatee County, Florida, United States. The population was 4,129 at the 2020 census, down from 4,275 at the 2010 census. It is part of the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Ellenton, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Hernando de Soto Bridge
Bridge · 2.7 mi
Bridge in Florida, United States
Museums and landmarks15
Braden Castle Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Bradenton, Florida
Bradenton Carnegie Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Carnegie library in Florida
Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Florida State Park in Ellenton, Florida
Manatee County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
County courthouse in Bradenton, United States of America
Old Manatee County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
1104 Manatee Avenue, East, Bradenton, Florida, the first courthouse
Palmetto Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic building in Palmetto, Florida, United States
Palmetto Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Richardson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Florida
Woman's Club of Palmetto
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Club and community building in Palmetto, Florida
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
Museum · 3.3 mi
Non-profit organization in the USA
Manatee County Agricultural Museum
Museum · 3.1 mi
Museum in Palmetto, Florida
Manatee Village Historical Park
Museum · 2.5 mi
Open-air museum in Bradenton, Florida
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Bradenton Riverwalk
Park · 3.1 mi
A public green space in Bradenton, Florida
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Manatee Mineral Springs Park
Park · 2.4 mi
Park in Florida, United States of America
Judah P Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
Park
Restaurants and cafes28
16 more on the map.
History
The oldest structure in Ellenton is the Gamble Plantation, which was built between 1845 and 1850 by Major Robert Gamble. Originally a sugar plantation worked by slaves, the antebellum mansion fell into disrepair after the Civil War. Major George Patten and his wife, Mary, purchased the property in 1870 and named the area "Ellenton" after his daughter Ellen. In 1881, the United States government designated Ellenton as an official post office site.
A refining plant for fuller's earth located in Ellenton along the Manatee River opened in 1903. It was owned by the Atlantic Refining Company and had 150+ employees being the biggest refinery the company owned. It burned down once in 1908 and again in 1912. In 1922, it burned down for the final time after which it was permanently closed.
From the History section of Ellenton, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Shopping5
Ellenton Premium Outlets
Shopping center · 1.4 mi
5461 Factory Shops Boulevard, Ellenton
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries41
Imagine Charter School At North Manatee
School · 5.0 mi
9275 49Th Ave E, Palmetto
Healthcare2
Map of Ellenton
105 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F | 52°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 75°F | 55°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 58°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 83°F | 63°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 88°F | 68°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 74°F | 9.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 75°F | 8.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 76°F | 10.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 74°F | 7.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 85°F | 68°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 79°F | 60°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 74°F | 55°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bradenton 5 Ese (6 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
Manatee County has had 34 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 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
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Memphis 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Palmetto 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Bradenton 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Samoset 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- West Samoset 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- South Bradenton 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- West Bradenton 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Bayshore Gardens 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Whitfield 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Cortez 10 mi southwest, about 15 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
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- 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
- Gamble Plantation SP mansion01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ellenton - Gamble Mansion (4934853344), Roger W from Sarasota, Florida, U.S.A., CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ellenton - Patten House Interior (4934853396), Roger W from Sarasota, Florida, U.S.A., CC BY-SA 2.0
- Robert Gamble House Ellenton Florida Facade 2019-2451, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert Gamble House Ellenton Florida East 2019-2462, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert Gamble House Ellenton Florida Facade 2019-2455, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert Gamble House Ellenton Florida Facade 2019-2452, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert Gamble House Ellenton Florida Facade 2019-2467, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert Gamble House Ellenton Florida East 2019-2459, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert Gamble House Ellenton Florida East 2019-2460, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert Gamble House Ellenton Florida Facade 2019-2453, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert Gamble House Ellenton Florida Facade 2019-2454, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert Gamble House Ellenton Florida Facade 2019-2457, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert Gamble House Ellenton Florida East 2019-2461, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert Gamble House Ellenton Florida East 2019-2458, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert Gamble House Ellenton Florida Facade 2019-2456, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert Gamble House Ellenton Florida East 2019-2463, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bradenton FL Richardson House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bradenton FL Carnegie Library01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bradenton FL Braden Castle Park HD01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bradenton FL newer county crths01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Palmetto Armory, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bradenton FL MVHP old crths01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Palmetto FL Womans Club01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Palmetto FL HD02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DeSoto Bridge FL, Sanibel sun, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bradenton Riverwalk Tower Plaza, The Grid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bradenton FL Manatee Mineral Springs marker01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- South Florida Museum Main Entrance 2014, Netweave, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gamble-Mansion, Thumbwind Publications LLC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gamble Sugar Cane Mill Palmetto Florida 2019-1211, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gamble Sugar Cane Mill Palmetto Florida 2019-1214, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gamble Sugar Cane Mill Palmetto Florida 2019-1204, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gamble Sugar Cane Mill Palmetto Florida 2019-1203, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gamble Sugar Cane Mill Palmetto Florida 2019-1202, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gamble Sugar Cane Mill Palmetto Florida 2019-1200, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gamble Sugar Cane Mill Palmetto Florida 2019-1207, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gamble Sugar Cane Mill Palmetto Florida 2019-1206, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gamble Sugar Cane Mill Palmetto Florida 2019-1210, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gamble Sugar Cane Mill Palmetto Florida 2019-1201, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
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