Lake County

Lake County is an administrative division in central Florida with more than 250 named lakes spread across its territory. The area connects rural countryside, small towns and conservation zones arranged around the water bodies.

The county was established on May 27, 1887, carved out from parts of Sumter and Orange counties. This division allowed better governance of the growing settlements in the region.

The name comes from the hundreds of lakes that dot the landscape, and visitors find shoreline parks, marinas and rural roads connecting small towns around the water. Local residents use the lakes for fishing, boating and weekend gatherings by the shore.

The county offers public libraries across different communities that serve as information hubs for visitors. Roads around the lakes lead to parks, natural reserves and small towns with local shops.

Sugarloaf Mountain within the county reaches 95 meters (312 feet) and stands as the highest natural point in all of peninsular Florida. This hill formed through geological processes and offers trails with views over the surrounding lakes.

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: December 4, 2025 23:42