Why visit Gretna
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 2 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Dezell House and Gretna School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Gretna
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Gretna
Gretna is a city in Gadsden County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Tallahassee, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The majority of the population is African American, and as of the 2020 census, had 1,357 residents, down from 1,460 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Gretna, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Dezell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
House in Greensboro, Florida
Gretna School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic school in Gretna, Florida
Greensboro Depot Railroad Museum
Museum · 2.1 mi
115 Duffle Avenue, Greensboro
Sa[1],Su[1] 13:00-16:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes2
Churches and places of worship4
History
The Gretna settlement was established in 1897 by Humphrey Company, and it was platted as a town in 1905. R. A. Gray served as principal at the Gretna School. Sunny Dell Baptist Church and school served the community until Gretna School was built in 1908. A historical marker commemorates its history. The City of Gretna was officially incorporated as a municipality in 1909.
The Florida Archives have photographs from Gretna including the Sunny Dell school, Presbyterian church, and W.P. Humphrey Company buildings including its turpentine still.
The Colored American Appeal was a Republican Party affiliated newspaper serving the community. Florida A&M University and its business school led by Sybil C. Mobley in nearby Tallahassee, Florida announced a rehabilitation program for the majority African American community in 1974.
From the History section of Gretna, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Map of Gretna
16 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 40°F | 4.8 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 41°F | 4.6 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 46°F | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 53°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 86°F | 62°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 6.3 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 7.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 72°F | 6.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 67°F | 6.1 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 58°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 73°F | 47°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 66°F | 42°F | 3.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Quincy 3 Ssw (8 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
Gadsden County has had 32 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
Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Greensboro 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Quincy 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Bristol 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Bainbridge 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Tallahassee 29 mi east, about 46 min by car
- Bradfordville 30 mi east, about 48 min by car
- Cairo 36 mi northeast, about 59 min by car
- Thomasville 47 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Ashford 52 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Panama City 54 mi southwest, 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
- 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
- GretnaFLCityHall 17Oct2009, Tim Ross, Public domain
- Creek Entertainment Gretna, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EB FL12 at Bowen Farm Road, Gretna, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gretna city limit, Florida State Road 12 EB, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gretna FL School House and watertower01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greensboro Dezell House01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Greensboro city limit, Florida State Road 12 WB, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10 over Florida State Road 12, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb Exit 174, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shepard's Mill, Greensboro, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb Exit 174 upcoming, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb Exit 174 upcoming 2020, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb Flat Creek Rd Overpass, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EB Gadsden CR274, Greensboro, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Gadsden Middle School, Greensboro, Florida, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS042-E-185363 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-185364 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS052-E-5994 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS052-E-5995 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-440257 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Greensboro Elementary School, Greensboro, Florida, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WB Gadsden CR274 bridge over Telogia Creek, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WB FL12 at EB CR270, Greensboro, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AN Railway crossing on Davis Street, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AN Railway crossing under Interstate 10, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AN Railway crossing on CR270A, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb Exit 174 1 mile, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Baptist Church of Greensboro, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gadsden Connector bus stop, Greensboro, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greensboro Town Hall, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tennis court, Greensboro, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Town Park, Greensboro, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greensboro Depot Railroad Museum, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Food Mart, Greensboro, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Some gave all memorial, Greensboro, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camacho's Country Store, Greensboro, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AN Railway crossing on Selman St WB, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EB FL12 at WB Gadsden CR270, Greensboro, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greensboro Fire Department, Library, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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