Columbia County, County seat in northern Florida, US
Columbia County spans 801 square miles in north central Florida, with Lake City serving as its administrative center and main population hub.
The territory was established as Columbia County on February 4, 1832, formed from sections of Duval and Alachua counties in Florida.
The Battle of Olustee Memorial in Lake City pays tribute to Florida's largest Civil War conflict, which occurred on February 20, 1864.
The county maintains three public library branches and operates multiple community services, including emergency management and building permit offices.
The intersection of Interstate 75 and Interstate 10 near Lake City establishes the region as a primary entry point into Florida.
Location: Florida
Inception: February 4, 1832
Capital city: Lake City
Shares border with: Echols County, Clinch County, Baker County, Union County, Alachua County, Gilchrist County, Suwannee County, Hamilton County
Website: http://columbiacountyfla.com
GPS coordinates: 30.23000,-82.63000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55
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O'Leno State Park
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Big Shoals State Park
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Falling Creek Falls
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Big Shoals State Forest
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Columbia County High School
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Lake City-Columbia County Historical Museum
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Townsend Building
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Sikes House
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