Seminole County, Florida
County Information

History

Seminole County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 365,196. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county was 406,875. The county seat is Sanford, Florida.

Seminole County was created on April 25, 1913 out of part of the northern portion of Orange County by the Florida Legislature. It was named for the Seminole tribe of Indians. The name "Seminole" is thought to be derived from the Spanish word cimarron, meaning "wild" or "runaway."

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 345 square miles (893 km²), of which, 308 square miles (798 km²) of it is land and 37 square miles (95 km²) of it (10.63%) is water.

Seminole County's location between Volusia County and Orange County has made it one of the fastest growing counties in Florida.

Incorporated Cities:

Unincorporated Areas: Chuluota | Fern Park | Geneva | Midway | Wekiwa Springs | Forest City | Heathrow | Tuskawilla

Source: Wikipedia - Seminole County, Florida
Seminole County Map

County Location in Florida

Seminole County, Florida

Founded: April 25, 1913

County Seat: Sanford

Total Area: 345 Square Miles

2000 Population: 365,196

Time Zone: Eastern

Seminole County Website

Sun Burst
State of florida

"The Sunshine State"
U.S. Map

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.
  • Capital - Tallahassee
  • Largest City - Jacksonville
  • Bird - Mockingbird
  • Flower - Orange Blossom
  • Mammals - Florida Panther, Manatee, Bottle-nosed Dolphin
  • Motto - In God We Trust
  • Reptile - American Alligator
  • Shell - Horse Conch
  • Time Zones - Central and Eastern
  • Tree - Sabal Palmetto
  • 67 Florida Counties
Online Games