Lake County, Administrative county in central Florida, US
Lake County encompasses 1,157 square miles of land with 250 named lakes, making it a substantial water-rich territory in central Florida.
The territory emerged as an independent county on May 27, 1887, formed from sections of Sumter and Orange counties in Florida.
The county features multiple educational institutions, including Lake-Sumter State College, Beacon College, and Southern Technical College, supporting academic advancement.
The Lake County Library System operates sixteen libraries across the region, providing residents with access to educational resources and community programs.
Sugarloaf Mountain, located within Lake County, stands as the highest elevation point in peninsular Florida at 312 feet above sea level.
Location: Florida
Inception: May 27, 1887
Capital city: Tavares
Shares border with: Volusia County, Orange County, Seminole County, Osceola County, Polk County, Sumter County, Marion County
Website: http://lakecountyfl.gov
GPS coordinates: 28.77000,-81.72000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:22
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