Glades County, County administration center in Moore Haven, Florida.
Glades County extends across 987 square miles of Florida territory, including 806 square miles of land and 181 square miles of water bodies.
The Florida Legislature established Glades County on April 23, 1921, by separating it from DeSoto County and naming it after the Florida Everglades.
The annual Chalo Nitka Festival brings together residents to celebrate local traditions through exhibitions, performances, and community gatherings.
The county courthouse provides services for marriage licenses, property records, court proceedings, and official document processing through its clerk's office.
Fisheating Creek remains the single natural waterway that flows directly into Lake Okeechobee, crossing through the northern section of Glades County.
Location: Florida
Inception: April 23, 1921
Capital city: Moore Haven
Shares border with: Highlands County, Hendry County, Okeechobee County, Lee County, Martin County, Charlotte County, Palm Beach County, DeSoto County
Website: http://myglades.com
GPS coordinates: 26.95000,-81.19000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:51
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