In 1886, he gave 40 acres to the Florida Southern Railway, a service that continues to operate in the area.

[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2), all land.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters.

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,405 people, 682 households, and 528 families residing in the city.

[9] As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,930 people, 670 households, and 555 families residing in the city.