Arcadia, Florida, also known as Arkadija, is a city in DeSoto County, located at 27.2158800 latitude and -81.8584200 longitude. The city has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters. Arcadia was founded in 1886 by a group of settlers from Georgia and was named after the ancient Greek region of Arcadia. The city has a rich history and heritage, including its role as a center for the citrus industry in the early 20th century.
Geographic Data for Arcadia, Florida, United States
| Latitude | 27° 12.953' |
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| Longitude | -81° -51.505' |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
Numerology for Arcadia, Florida, United States
Chaldean Name Number : 13 => 4
Pythagorean Name Number : 1
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Famous Persons from Arcadia, Florida, United States
- Jeff Scott - Born on December 28, 1980 - American football player, and Head coach
- Cassandra Quave - Born on June 2, 1978 - Herbarium curator, Ethnobotanist, and University teacher - Guggenheim Fellowship
- Eric Eisnaugle - Born on February 6, 1977 - Politician, and Lawyer
- Brad Scott - Born on September 30, 1954 - Head coach
- Jay Garner - Born on April 15, 1938 - Politician, and Military personnel
- Ernie Clark - Born on August 11, 1937 - American football player (died: March 10, 2024)
- Perry McGriff - Born on June 29, 1937 - Baseball player, and Politician (died: February 2, 2017)
- Robert L. Owens, III - Born on November 3, 1923 - University president (died: September 29, 2021)
- Chesterfield Smith - Born on July 28, 1917 - Lawyer - honorary doctor of the University of Miami | Bronze Star Medal | Purple Heart (died: July 16, 2003)
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