Marianna Florida Map

About Marianna, Florida

Marianna is a locality in Jackson County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,150. The population density is 141.4 people per km². Marianna is located at 30.7744°N, 85.2269°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 32446.

Marianna rests in a landscape of subtle, rolling hills, a gentle topography that speaks of ancient geological processes rather than dramatic upheaval. It lies 32.5 miles south-south-east of Dothan, AL (from Dothan, AL: bearing 163°T), and is situated 9.0 miles east of Cottondale. This is the heart of Jackson County, where the air, especially in the lingering warmth of an afternoon, carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth. The land itself is a mosaic of dense pine forests, where sunlight filters through the high canopy in shifting patterns, and open fields of cotton and peanuts, their broad leaves catching the light. Creeks, often shadowed and winding, thread their way through the terrain, their quiet murmurs a constant, low counterpoint to the rustling of leaves. The horizon here isn't a sharp line, but a soft blur of green and sky, a place where the land seems to breathe with a quiet, consistent rhythm. The history of Marianna is deeply tied to the fertile lands and the natural waterways that have sustained it for generations. Founded in the mid-19th century, its early economy was shaped by agriculture, the rich soil yielding crops that were transported along the Chipola River, a vital artery connecting this inland settlement to larger markets. Remnants of this past can be seen in the architecture that still graces the older sections of Marianna, buildings that have weathered the decades with a quiet dignity. Today, while agriculture remains a significant part of its economic fabric, the town has also diversified, with a growing presence in light industry and services. The natural beauty of the surrounding area, with its state parks and the nearby Florida Caverns, draws visitors, offering a glimpse into the subterranean wonders and the verdant surface that define this corner of the Panhandle, a place that holds its history close while looking towards the future.

About This Marianna Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Marianna, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.77436, -85.226874. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Marianna and Jackson County.

Detailed location data for Marianna includes the ZIP code (32446), telephone area code (850), county seat of Jackson County (Marianna), and school district assignment (Jackson County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Marianna is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.