Crawfordville, Census-designated place and county seat in Wakulla County, Florida.
Crawfordville is the county seat of Wakulla County in northern Florida, situated on flat terrain in a rural setting. The community spreads along several main roads, with Crawfordville Highway serving as the primary north-south corridor through the area.
Crawfordville grew from a small settlement into the administrative center of Wakulla County, expanding significantly between 2000 and 2020. This role as county seat shaped its development and importance in the region.
The population reflects Florida's diversity with 82 percent White residents, 15.7 percent African American residents, and various other ethnic groups contributing to the community.
The area is easily accessible via U.S. Route 319, which runs through the community and provides good connections to surrounding regions. Visitors should know this is a rural area, so it is helpful to check operating hours of local facilities beforehand.
Although Crawfordville lacks formal incorporation as a city, it operates as the administrative hub for the entire county government, housing all major county offices. This unusual arrangement allows the place to serve as the regional center without official city boundaries.
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