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History
Levy County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 34,450. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county was 37,998. The county seat is Bronson, Florida. Levy is pronounced lee vee.
Levy County was created in 1845. It was named for David Levy, who one of Florida's first two U.S. Senators and served from 1845 to 1851 and again from 1855 to 1861. Levy also constructed the first railroad in Florida linking the ports of Cedar Key on the Gulf of Mexico to Fernandina on the Atlantic Ocean.
The county has a total area of 1,412 square miles (3,658 km²), of which, 1,118 square miles (2,897 km²) of it is land and 294 square miles (761 km²) of it (20.81%) is water.
Incorporated Cities & Towns:
Unincorporated Areas: Andrews | East Bronson | East Williston | Elizey | Fowlers Bluff | Gulf Hammock | Lebanon Junction | Manattee Road | Rosewood | Turkeytown | Usher | Williston Highlands
National Protected Areas in Levy County:
Source: Wikipedia - Levy County, Florida
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County Location in Florida
Levy County, Florida
Founded: March 10, 1845
County Seat: Bronson
Total Area: 1,412 Square Miles
2000 Population: 34,450
Time Zone: Eastern
Levy 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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