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History
Suwannee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 34,844. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county was 38,624. The county seat is Live Oak, Florida.
Suwannee County was created in 1858. It was named after the Suwannee River, which forms the county's northern, western, and much of its southern border. The word "Suwannee" may either be a corruption of the Spanish San Juan ("Saint John") or from the Cherokee sawani ("echo river").
The county has a total area of 692 square miles (1,792 km²), of which, 688 square miles (1,781 km²) of it is land and 4 square miles (11 km²) of it (0.62%) is water.
Incorporated City & Town:
Unincorporated Areas: Dickert | Dowling Park | Fort Union | Houston | Luraville | McAlpin | O'Brian | Rixford | Slade | Suwannee Springs | Welborn
Source: Wikipedia - Suwannee County, Florida
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County Location in Florida
Suwannee County, Florida
Founded: December 21, 1858
County Seat: Live Oak
Total Area: 692 Square Miles
2000 Population: 34,844
Time Zone: Eastern
Suwannee 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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