Alachua County, Florida
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Alachua County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county was 227,120. The county seat is Gainesville, Florida.

Alachua County is the home of the University of Florida and is also known for its diverse culture, local music, and artisans. Much of its economy revolves around the university.

The Alachua area appears to have been the first area occupied by the immigrant Oconees, the original Seminoles, about 1740. Their first town was situated on or near the old Alachua plain, now called Payne's Prairie in homage to "King" Payne, chief of the Alachua settlements upon his death in 1812.

Alachua County proper was created in 1824. The original county seat was Newnansville located near the current site of the city of Alachua. In 1853, the new railroad from Fernandina to Cedar Key bypassed Newnansville, and Gainesville, a new town that was located on the railroad, began to draw business and residents away from Newnansville. Gainesville became the county seat the following year.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 969.12 square miles (2,510.0 km²). 874.25 square miles (2,264.3 km²) of it is land and 94.94 square miles (245.9 km²) of it (9.79%) is water.

Incorporated Cities & Towns:

Unincorporated Area: Jonesville

Source: Wikipedia - Alachua County, Florida
Alachua County

County Location in Florida

Alachua County, Florida

Founded: 1824

County Seat: Gainesville

Total Area: 969.12 Square Miles

Time Zone: Eastern

2000 Population: 217,955

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