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History
Martin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 126,731. The U.S. Census Bureau 2008 estimate for the county was 138,660. The county seat is Stuart, Florida.
Martin County was created in 1925 with the northern portion coming from St. Lucie County and southern portion coming from Palm Beach County. It was named for John W. Martin, Governor of Florida from 1925 to 1929.
The county has a total area of 753 square miles (1,950 km²), of which 556 square miles (1,440 km²) is land and 197 square miles (510 km²) is water, much of it in Atlantic Ocean and Lake Okeechobee. The total area is 26.19% water.
Incorporated City & Towns:
Unincorporated Areas: Hobe Sound | Indiantown | Jensen Beach | North River Shores | Palm City | Port Salerno | Rio
National Protected Area in Martin County: Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge
Source: Wikipedia - Martin County, Florida |
County Location in Florida
Martin County, Florida
Founded: May 30, 1925
County Seat: Stuart
Total Area: 753 Square Miles
2000 Population: 126,731
Time Zone: Eastern
Martin County Website
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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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