Grand Ridge is a town in Jackson County, Florida, United States.

In 1872, he moved into Grand Ridge, Illinois proper, and built and operated two grain elevators.

He founded the Town of Grand Ridge, Florida, naming it in honor of his old Illinois home.

[1] John T. Porter also owned the West Florida Echo, a newspaper in Grande Ridge.

[1][2][3] The approximate coordinates for the Town of Grand Ridge is located in southeastern Jackson County at 30°42′43″N 85°1′5″W / 30.71194°N 85.01806°W / 30.71194; -85.01806 (30.711977, –85.018091).

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

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 882 people, 359 households, and 229 families residing in the town.