Okeechobee, County seat in Central Florida, United States.
Located along the northern edge of Lake Okeechobee, the city spans 4.15 square miles at an elevation of 8 meters above sea level.
The Battle of Lake Okeechobee on December 25, 1837, marked a significant conflict between United States military forces and Seminole Indians.
The annual Speckled Perch Festival in March features local vendors, traditional Seminole craft displays, and a parade around Flagler Park.
Visitors can access fishing spots, boat ramps, and outdoor recreation areas through multiple entry points around Lake Okeechobee throughout the year.
The Day of the Cowboy celebration includes a cattle drive through the city streets every fourth Saturday in July.
Location: Okeechobee County
Inception: 1835
Elevation above the sea: 8 m
Website: http://cityofokeechobee.com
GPS coordinates: 27.23333,-80.83333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:56
First Data Field
43.6 km
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52.4 km
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park
49.3 km
Lake Wales Ridge National Wildlife Refuge
51.5 km
Savannas Preserve State Park
54.8 km
Archbold Biological Station
51.5 km
Heathcote Botanical Gardens
54.4 km
Port Mayaca Lock and Dam
34.8 km
Fort Basinger
26.1 km
Okeechobee Battlefield
7.3 km
Clewiston Theater
54.3 km
Immokolee
50.2 km
Executive House
53.4 km
Okeechobee County Courthouse
1.3 km
Clewiston Museum
54.3 km
Glades County Courthouse
51.7 km
Jules Frere House
53.7 km
First Methodist Episcopal Church
1.3 km
Freedman-Raulerson House
539 m
Red Barn
33 km
Capt. F. Deane Duff House
53.5 km
Moore Haven Downtown Historic District
51.4 km
Clewiston Historic Schools
54 km
Scharnberg House
53.5 km
Captain Hammond House
50.6 km
Moore Haven Residential Historic District
51.8 km
Clewiston Museum
54.3 km
Indiantown Railroad Bridge
44.8 kmReviews
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