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History
Gadsden County is a county located in the panhandle of the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 45,087. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county was 46,428. The county seat is Quincy, Florida. Gadsden County is the only predominantly African-American county in Florida.
Gadsden County was created in 1823. It was named for James Gadsden of South Carolina, who served as Andrew Jackson's aide-de-camp in florida in 1818.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 528 square miles (1,369 km²), of which, 516 square miles (1,337 km²) of it is land and 12 square miles (32 km²) of it (2.34%) is water.
Incorporated Cities & Towns:
Unincorporated Areas: Branchville | Concord | Darsey | Dogtown | Douglas City | Florence | Freemont | Gibson | Hardaway | Hardin Heights | Hinson | Jamieson | Juniper | Lake View Point| Littman | Mount Pleasant | Oak Grove | Rich Bay | River Junction | Rosedale | Santa Clara | Sawdust | Scotland | Shady Rest | Sycamore | Wetumpka
Source: Wikipedia - Gadsden County, Florida
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County Location in Florida
Gadsden County, Florida
Founded: June 24, 1832
County Seat: Quincy
Total Area: 528 Square Miles
2000 Population: 45,087
Time Zone: Eastern
Gadsden County Website
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"The Sunshine State"
Florida's location in the United States |
Florida - A state in the southeast United States bordering on the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Florida was admitted as the 27th state on March 3, 1845.
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Capital - Tallahassee
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Largest City - Jacksonville
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Bird - Mockingbird
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Flower - Orange Blossom
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Mammals - Florida Panther, Manatee, Bottle-nosed Dolphin
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Motto - In God We Trust
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Reptile - American Alligator
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Shell - Horse Conch
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Time Zones - Central and Eastern
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Tree - Sabal Palmetto
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67 Florida Counties
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