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History
Wakulla County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 22,863. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county was 28,212. The county seat is Crawfordville, Florida.
Wakulla County was created in 1843. It may be named for the Timucuan Indian word "spring of water" or "mysterious water." This is in reference to Wakulla County's greatest natural attraction Wakulla Springs, which is one of the world's largest freshwater springs, both in terms of depth and water flow. In 1974, the water flow was measured at 1.23 billion gallons per day—the greatest recorded flow ever for a single spring.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 736 square miles (1,906 km²), of which, 607 square miles (1,571 km²) of it is land and 129 square miles (334 km²) of it (17.54%) is water.
Incorporated Cities: Sopchoppy and St. Marks
Unincorporated Areas: Crawfordville | Medart | Panacea | Newport | Smith Creek | Shell Point | Spring Creek
Forts in Wakulla County: Cape Lawson | Fort Many | Fort Number Five | Fort Stansbury | Fort Port Leon | James Island Post
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Source: Wikipedia - Wakulla County, Florida
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County Location in Florida
Wakulla County, Florida
Founded: March 11, 1843
County Seat: Crawfordville
Total Area: 736 Square Miles
Time Zone: Eastern
2000 Population: 22,863
Wakulla 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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