Okeechobee County, Administrative division in southern Florida, United States
Okeechobee County spans 892 square miles of land and water, featuring wetlands, forests, and agricultural regions near Lake Okeechobee in Florida's heartland.
Established in 1917, the county derives its name from Lake Okeechobee, using Seminole words 'okee' for water and 'chobee' for big.
The First United Methodist Church from 1924 and Freedman-Raulerson House from 1923 represent the architectural heritage of early 20th century Florida.
The county provides access through major highways, including Florida's Turnpike, US 98, and US 441, connecting residents to neighboring regions.
Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail follows the Herbert Hoover Dike around the lake, forming part of the Florida National Scenic Trail system.
Location: Florida
Inception: May 8, 1915
Capital city: Okeechobee
Shares border with: Indian River County, Martin County, St. Lucie County, Palm Beach County, Glades County, Hendry County, Highlands County, Polk County, Osceola County
Website: http://co.okeechobee.fl.us
GPS coordinates: 27.39000,-80.89000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:56
Sebring International Raceway
45.9 km
First Data Field
48.5 km
Lake Placid Tower
47.3 km
Harder Hall
57.7 km
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park
31.6 km
Lake Wales Ridge National Wildlife Refuge
43.7 km
Archbold Biological Station
51.1 km
Lake June in Winter Scrub State Park
52.9 km
Port Mayaca Lock and Dam
52.4 km
Fort Basinger
16.4 km
Okeechobee Battlefield
24.2 km
Sebring Downtown Historic District
55.7 km
Gatorama
65.9 km
Immokolee
48.5 km
Military Sea Services Museum
53.3 km
Okeechobee County Courthouse
17.1 km
Glades County Courthouse
65.3 km
Highlands County Courthouse
55.3 km
Paul L. Vinson House
56.1 km
First Methodist Episcopal Church
17.1 km
Freedman-Raulerson House
18 km
Elizabeth Haines House
57.9 km
Red Barn
41.6 km
Moore Haven Downtown Historic District
65.2 km
Edward Hainz House
55.8 km
H. Orvel Sebring House
55.7 km
Moore Haven Residential Historic District
65.5 km
Indiantown Railroad Bridge
60.1 kmReviews
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