Hernando County, Florida
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Hernando County is a county located in the panhandle of the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 130,802. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county was 165,409. The county seat is Brooksville, Florida.

Around 1840, Fort DeSoto was established in present-day Hernando County in the northeast edge of present-day Brooksville to protect settlers in the area from Native Americans. Hernando County was created in 1843 from portions of Alachua, Hillsborough and Orange Counties. It was named for Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 589 square miles (1,526 km²), of which, 478 square miles (1,239 km²) of it is land and 111 square miles (287 km²) of it (18.80%) is water. According to the World Atlas USA, Hernando County is the geographic center of Florida.

Incorporated Cities: Brooksville and Weeki Wachee

Unincorporated Areas: Aripeka | Bayport | Brookridge | Garden Grove Estates | Hernando Beach | High Point | Hill 'n Dale | Istachatte | Lake Lindsey | Masaryktown | Nobleton | North Brooksville | North Weeki Wachee | Pine Island | Ridge Manor | Ridge Manor West | South Brooksville | Spring Hill | Spring Lake | Weeki Wachee Gardens

National Protected Area: Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge (part)

Source: Wikipedia - Hernando County, Florida
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Hernando County, Florida

Founded: February 24, 1843

County Seat: Brooksville

Total Area: 589 Square Miles

2000 Population: 130,802

Time Zone: Eastern

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