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History
Sumter County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2000 Census, the population was 53,345. The 2006 Census estimate puts its population at 68,768. The county seat is Bushnell, Florida. The largest city is Wildwood. The Villages, an unincorporated community, is its most populous location.
Sumter County was created in 1853. It was named for General Thomas Sumter, a hero of the American Revolutionary War.
The county has a total area of 580 square miles (1,503 km²), of which, 546 square miles (1,413 km²) of it is land and 35 square miles (90 km²) of it (5.96%) is water.
Incorporated Cities:
Unincorporated Areas: Lake Panasoffkee | Linden | Mabel | The Villages | St. Catherine | Sumterville |Tarrytown | Wahoo | Croom a Coochee
Source: Wikipedia - Sumter County, Florida
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County Location in Florida
Sumter County, Florida
Founded: January 8, 1853
County Seat: Bushnell
Largest City: Wildwood
Total Area: 580 Square Miles
2000 Population: 53,345
Time Zone: Eastern
Sumter 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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