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Okeechobee County, Florida |
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History
Okeechobee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 35,910. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county was 39,836. The county seat is Okeechobee, Florida.
Okeechobee County was created in 1917. It was named for Lake Okeechobee, which was itself named for Hitchiti words Oka (water) and chobi (big).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 892 square miles (2,309 km²), of which, 774 square miles (2,004 km²) of it is land and 118 square miles (305 km²) of it (13.19%) is water.
Incorporated City: City of Okeechobee
Unincorporated Areas: Cypress Quarters | Taylor Creek | Ancient Oaks | Lazy 7 | Sunset Strip | Barber Quarters | Basinger | Basswood Estates | Dixie Ranch Acres | Fort Drum | Hilolo | Mildred | Sherman | Treasure Island | Upthegrove Beach | Whispering Pines | Four Seasons
Source: Wikipedia - Okaloosa County, Florida
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County Location in Florida
Okeechobee County, Florida
Founded: May 8, 1917
County Seat: Okeechobee
Total Area: 892 Square Miles
2000 Population: 35,910
Time Zone: Eastern
Okeechobee 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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