Alva, Florida
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Alva is a census-designated place in Lee County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,182 at the 2000 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, Alva has a total area of 18.8 square miles.
Alva was founded by a Danish sea captain named Peter Nelson around 1900. Upon acquiring the land, he noticed many small white flowers, called Alva Flowers (sabatia brevifolia); hence the name of the town.
Alva was founded by a Danish sea captain named Peter Nelson around 1900. Upon acquiring the land, he noticed many small white flowers, called Alva Flowers (sabatia brevifolia); hence the name of the town.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alva,_Florida
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Coordinates: 26°43'13"N 81°38'12"W
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