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History
Taylor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 19,256. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county was 19,622. The county seat is Perry, Florida.
Taylor County was created in 1856. It was named for Zachary Taylor, twelfth President of the United States of America, who served from 1849 to 1851.
The county has a total area of 1,232 square miles (3,191 km²), of which, 1,042 square miles (2,699 km²) of it is land and 190 square miles (492 km²) of it (15.43%) is water.
Incorporated: City of Perry
Unincorporated Areas: Althena | Bucell Junction | Clara | Dekle Beach | Eridu | Fenholloway | Fish Creek | Foley | Hampton Springs | Iddo | Keaton Beach | Lakebird | Pinland | Salem | Shady Grove | Steinhatchee | Tennille
National Protected Area: St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
Source: Wikipedia - Taylor County, Florida
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County Location in Florida
Taylor County, Florida
Founded: December 23, 1856
County Seat: Perry
Total Area: 1,232 Square Miles
Time Zone: Eastern
2000 Population: 19,256
Taylor 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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