Gilchrist County, Florida
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Gilchrist County is a rural county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 14,437. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county was 16,402. The county seat is Trenton, Florida.

Gilchrist County was created in 1925 making it the youngest county in Florida. It was named for Albert W. Gilchrist, Governor of Florida from 1909 to 1913.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 355 square miles (921 km²), of which, 349 square miles (904 km²) of it is land and 7 square miles (17 km²) of it (1.85%) is water.

Incorporated Cities & Town:

Unincorporated Areas: Craggs | Curtis | Little Lake City | Lottieville | Neals | Tyler | Wannee | Waters Lake | Wilcox | Wilcox Junction | Williford

Source: Wikipedia - Gilchrist County, Florida
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County Location in Florida

Gilchrist County, Florida

Founded: December 4, 1925

County Seat: Trenton

Total Area: 355 Square Miles

2000 Population: 14,437

Time Zone: Eastern

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