Suwannee County, County administrative division in Live Oak, Florida, United States.
Description
Suwannee County is an administrative division in north central Florida covering about 1,050 square miles, with the Suwannee River forming a natural boundary on three sides. The region is characterized by natural springs, forests, and river systems that shape its geography and character.
History
The county was officially established on December 21, 1858, when railroad construction connected Jacksonville and Tallahassee through the region. This transportation link brought growth and settlement to the area during Florida's early expansion.
Culture
The Suwannee County Regional Library System began in 1957 as Florida's first regional library partnership, showing how communities worked together to share resources. These libraries remain gathering places that reflect local values and connect residents to each other.
Practical
Live Oak serves as the administrative center where residents can handle government services and access public records. Interstate 10 runs east-west across the county, making travel and navigation straightforward for visitors and locals alike.
Did you know?
The region contains numerous natural springs fed by underground limestone formations, creating scenic waterways throughout the county. These water sources have historically drawn settlers and continue to define the landscape today.
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Ichetucknee Springs State Park
32.2 kmSuwannee River State Park
27 kmStephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park
26.6 kmWes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park
15.7 kmLafayette Blue Springs State Park
23.8 km
Twin Rivers State Forest
28.5 km
Hal W. Adams Bridge
20.2 km
House of the Seven Gables
23.5 km
Suwannee County Courthouse
11.7 kmTroy Spring State Park
20.5 km
Lafayette County Courthouse
23.5 km
Old Lafayette County Courthouse
23.4 km
White Springs Historic District
27.1 km
M. Pico Building
23.5 km
Old Live Oak City Hall
12 km
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park
26.9 km
Old Mayo Free Press Building
23.4 km
Hull-Hawkins House
7.3 km
George Allison House
12.3 kmFort White Wildlife and Environmental Area
37.2 km
Dr. Price House
11.3 km
Bishop B. Blackwell House
11.6 kmOgden Lake
21.5 kmIchetucknee Springs
31.8 kmBethea Lake
18.7 kmLow Lake
15.3 kmTiger Lake
6.7 kmJackson Pond
27 km
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