SUWANNEE COUNTY

Suwannee County is a Florida historical marker in Live Oak, Suwannee County, dedicated 1961.

Suwannee County · dedicated 1961 · 200 Ohio Ave S at County Courthouse, Live Oak

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This region was originally the land of the Timucuan Indians. Suwannee County was created in 1858. The county seat was moved from its original site at Houston to Live Oak in 1868 because of the latter's superior geographical position and railroad facilities. Settled by people from the upper South, the county soon became an important agricultural region. It is bounded on the north, west, and south by the Suwannee River.

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Marker data: Florida Historical Marker Program, Division of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State

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Suwannee County Courthouse120 ft

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