The Flora and the home part of the name Florahome comes from one of the prominent families in the area, the Sipprells. There are different versions of the story, but basically they all have to do with Flora Sipprell and people either going to her home or asking if Flora was home. Happily for us, her name wasn't Jocelyn. It was a simpler world when the town was established by the Georgia Southern and Florida Railway back in 1899. Those who have been here long enough will still remember the sound of the train coming through each day. It would've been impossible to imagine in 1899 the name Florahome or Florahome USA appearing on something called an internet, but Florahome USA has climbed now to the second page of Google which should make it easier to tell someone how to find this blog. Speaking of blogs, you can google 'Florahome blog' and you'll see Florahome USA on the very first page of Google. Better still, google 'Florahome USA blog' and we'll be in the number one spot returned. If not, it should be pretty close. There are still changes being made here and there, and this will continue whenever appropriate. For those out of work and looking for a job, there are some links in the Link Library - and you also may be interested in this EB article. Also added are quite a few links for Florida buffs in the library as well. If anyone knows of any Florida links that should be included in the Link Library, you can email Florahome USA at the address at the bottom of the page. And don't forget to let people know about Flora, her home, and Florahome USA.
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