Welcome to Lulu ...
Lulu is located in Columbia County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Lulu, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
Lulu is 150 feet [46 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Lulu lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Lulu lies within the (386) area code.
The ZIP code for Lulu: 32061<3>
Communities Also Named Lulu ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 6 communities that are also named Lulu - they are located in Arkansas, Michigan, Missouri (2), Nebraska and Pennsylvania.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Lulu.
Communities near Lulu ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Lulu.
- Lake City
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake City
- Lake City is located in Columbia County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 12,424 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake City <4>
- Lake Butler
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Butler
- Lake Butler is located in Union County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,789 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Butler <4>
- Fort White
(18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort White
- Fort White is located in Columbia County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 608 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fort White <4>
- La Crosse
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Crosse
- La Crosse is located in Alachua County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 401 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for La Crosse <4>
- Worthington Springs
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Worthington Springs
- Worthington Springs is located in Union County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 390 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Worthington Springs <4>
- Brooker
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brooker
- Brooker is located in Bradford County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 340 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brooker <4>
- Raiford
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raiford
- Raiford is located in Union County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 240 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Raiford <4>
- McColskey
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest) - Olustee
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olustee
- Olustee is located in Baker County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Olustee <4>
- Watertown
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watertown
- Watertown is located in Columbia County
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Lulu. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Lulu.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Lulu. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Lulu.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Lulu. See our Newspapers Page for Lulu.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Lulu ...
Looking for more information about Lulu? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Lulu, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Lulu.
Adding Lulu to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Lulu in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Lulu was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Lulu on a map titled Shell Oil Road Map for Florida (1956).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Lulu.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Lulu. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Columbia County: www.columbiacountyfla.com/
The official website for State of Florida: www.myflorida.com/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Florida's counties, including Columbia, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Lulu - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Lulu). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Lulu or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |