Lafayette County, Florida
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Lafayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 7,022. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county was 14,490. It is the second least populated county in the state, having one more resident, according to the 2000 census than Liberty County. The county seat is Mayo, Florida.

Lafayette County was created in 1853 from part of Madison County. It was named for Marquis de Lafayette, the French citizen who rendered assistance to the colonies during the American Revolutionary War. In 1921 the lower part of of the county was carved off and created into Dixie County.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 548 square miles (1,419 km²), of which, 543 square miles (1,406 km²) of it is land and 5 square miles (13 km²) of it (0.93%) is water.

Incorporated City: City of Mayo

Unincorporated Areas: Alton | Day | Cook's Hammock

Parks in Lafayette County:

Historic Sites in Lafayette County:

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

Lafayette County, Florida

Founded: December 23, 1856

County Seat: Mayo

Total Area: 548 Square Miles

Time Zone: Eastern

2000 Population: 7,022

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