Gilchrist County, Administrative division in Florida, United States
Gilchrist County extends across 355 square miles of North Central Florida, featuring the Suwannee River along its western border and numerous natural springs throughout its territory.
Established in 1925 as Florida's most recent county, this territory received its name from Albert W. Gilchrist, who governed Florida between 1909 and 1913.
The five-member Board of County Commissioners maintains local governance traditions while managing public resources and development initiatives for the 17,000 county residents.
The County Administrator's office operates from 209 SE 1st Street in Trenton, providing administrative services and addressing community needs through dedicated phone lines.
Natural springs dot the landscape of Gilchrist County, with Blue Springs Park offering year-round swimming opportunities in waters maintaining constant temperatures.
Location: Florida
Inception: December 4, 1925
Capital city: Trenton
Shares border with: Columbia County, Alachua County, Levy County, Dixie County, Suwannee County, Lafayette County
Website: http://gilchrist.fl.us
GPS coordinates: 29.73000,-82.80000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56
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