Hernando County, Florida

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Formed	February 24, 1843
Seat	Brooksville
Area  - Total  - Land  - Water	1,526 km² (589 mi²) 1,239 km² (478 mi²) 287 km² (111 mi²), 18.80%
Population  - (2000)  - Density	130,802 106/km²
Website: www.co.hernando.fl.us

Hernando County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 130,802. Its county seat is Brooksville, Florida⁶. Image File history File links Hernando_County_fl_seal. ... Image File history File links Map_of_Florida_highlighting_Hernando_County. ... February 24 is the 55th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1843 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... A county seat is an administrative center for a county. ... Brooksville is a city located in Hernando County, Florida. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ... The 22nd United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Density (symbol: ρ - Greek: rho) is a measure of mass per unit of volume. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... A state of the United States (a U.S. state) is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, along with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,794 sq mi (170,451 km²)  - Width 162 miles (260 km)  - Length 497 miles (800 km)  - % water 17. ... A county seat is an administrative center for a county. ... Brooksville is a city located in Hernando County, Florida. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

History

Around 1840, Fort DeSoto was established in present-day Hernando County in the northeast edge of present-day Brooksville to protect settlers in the area from Native Americans. Fort DeSoto became a small community center, trading post, and way station on the route to Tampa. When settlement by the fort began around 1845, it was alternatively known as Pierceville. 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Brooksville is a city located in Hernando County, Florida. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Cigar City, The Big Guava, T-Town Location Location in Hillsborough County and the state of Florida. ...

Then encompassing a significantly larger area of west central Florida than it does today, Hernando County was officially established on February 27, 1843, two years prior to Florida's admission into the Union. Named for Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto, whose name has also been honored in De Soto County, Hernando County was briefly renamed "Benton County" in 1844 for Missouri Senator Thomas Hart Benton, a strong supporter of territorial expansion who aided in the county's creation. However Benton fell out of favor with the county's residents later in the decade due to his decision to support the Missouri Compromise and overall reversal of his stance on slavery, and the county's name reverted in 1850. February 27 is the 58th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1843 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... This list of explorers is sorted by surname. ... Hernando de Soto Hernando de Soto (c. ... DeSoto County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... 1844 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Thomas Hart Benton (March 14, 1782–April 10, 1858), nicknamed Old Bullion, was an American Senator from Missouri and a staunch advocate of westward expansion of the United States. ... The United States in 1820. ... 1850 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

In December 1854, the legislature designated the small port town of Bayport the County Seat. Residents living in the eastern section of the county instead desired a more central place for the county government, and by 1855, voters had selected an inland site within five miles of the center of the county at the town of Melendez. In 1856, the citizens of the Hernando County chose to rename the town, their new County Seat, "Brooksville" in honor of South Carolina Representative Preston Brooks, who in the same year beat fierce abolitionist Masschusetts Senator Charles Sumner with a cane in the Senate chambers, winning the Congressman great renown in the South. 1854 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Bayport is a census-designated place located in Hernando County, Florida. ... 1855 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1856 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Brooksville is a city located in Hernando County, Florida. ... J.L. Magees famous political cartoon of the attack on Charles Sumner Preston Smith Brooks (August 5, 1819 – January 27, 1857) was a Congressman from South Carolina, known for assaulting senator Charles Sumner on the floor of the United States Senate. ... Charles Sumner Charles Sumner (January 6, 1811–March 11, 1874) was an American politician and statesman from the U.S. state of Massachusetts. ...

In 1855, town founder Joseph Hale donated land for a county courthouse in the center of present-day Brooksville. The structure was completed soon thereafter and serviced the county until September 29, 1877, when it was destroyed in a fire. 1855 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1877 (MDCCCLXXVII) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

During the Civil War, Hernando County primarily contributed foodstuffs, cotton, and lumber to the Confederacy. Although Union ships imposed a blockade on the port of Bayport, runners enjoyed a great deal of success--enough to lead the Union in June 1864 to order some 150-250 troops to destroy Confederate stockpiles in the county. In early July, the expedition marched northward from Anclote River to Brooksville, meeting some resistance from assembled Confederate troops hastily organized to protect the city. The Federal troops won this engagement (known locally as the "Brooksville Raid") and marched to Bayport, where they and an auxiliary force landing from gunboats sacked Rebel operations. The skirmish between Union "raiders" and local Confederates is reenacted annually in the county. Combatants United States of America (Union) Confederate States of America (Confederate) Commanders Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee Strength 2,200,000 1,064,000 Casualties Killed in action: 110,000 Total dead: 360,000 Wounded: 275,200 Killed in action: 93,000 Total dead: 258... Bayport is a census-designated place located in Hernando County, Florida. ... 1864 (MDCCCLXIV) was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a leap year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... Brooksville is a city located in Hernando County, Florida. ...

On January 2, 1887, the Florida State Legislature divided Hernando County into three independent counties: Pasco County to the south, Citrus County to the north, and Hernando County in the middle. Since then, Hernando County's borders have remained unchanged. 1887 (MDCCCLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar. ... The Florida Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Florida. ... Pasco County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Citrus County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ...

Major Highways

• 'US 19' (Commercial Way) A major commercial center running beside to the Gulf of Mexico on the western edge of the county. Used as a primary connecting route to cities down the west coast of Florida, including Hudson, New Port Richey, Tarpon Springs, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg, as well as Homosassa and Crystal River to the north.
• 'US 41' (Broad Street) Runs parallel to US 19 through points in the center of the county, including downtown Brooksville, where it intersects with SR 50 and US 98. Still a primary connecting route with Tampa.
• 'US 98' (Ponce de Leon Boulevard) Runs diagonally across the county from the northwest to the southeast, where it exits into Pasco County. Runs concurrent with SR 50 in the eastern part of the county, intersects I-75, and meets the Suncoast Parkway at the parkway's current end.
• 'US 301' (Treiman Boulevard) A north and south highway that crosses into the county briefly at its tapered eastern end, running parallel to I-75. Intersects with SR 50 at Ridge Manor.
• 'Interstate 75' Runs north and south across the eastern part of the county, with one exit (Exit 301) at its intersection with US 98/SR 50. Once a major connecting point with Tampa, I-75 has been made somewhat obsolete for western residents of the county by the Suncoast Parkway.
• 'Suncoast Parkway' (SR 589) Enters the county in the south slightly to the west of US 41, and ends in the far northern part of the county at US 98. (N.B. the Suncoast Parkway is considered incomplete; there are plans for it to Hernando County in the north and head into Crystal River.) The Suncoast Parkway is a recently-constructed toll road that connects Hernando County with Hillsborough County, where it becomes the Veterans Expressway and heads directly into Tampa International Airport before reaching Interstate 275. SR 589 has four Hernando County exits: County Line Road (Exit 37), Spring Hill Drive (Exit 41), SR 50 (Exit 46), and US 98.
• 'SR 50' (Cortez Boulevard) Begins at US 19 in Weeki Wachee, runs through Brooksville, and exits into Sumter County at the eastern tip of the county. Along the way, it interchanges with the Suncoast Parkway, intersects with US 41 in Brooksville, runs concurrently with US 98, and intersects with I-75 and US 301 in the eastern part of the county. A significant, well-developed highway in the county, SR 50 originally extended from US 19 to the Gulf Coast at Bayport. This section was given back to the County and is currently CR 550. Currently, S.. 50 is used as a beeline route from the county to Orlando in the east.
• 'SR 50 Alternate' (Jefferson Street) A spur of SR 50 that runs through downtown Brooksville. Runs concurrently with both US 41 and US 98 at points.
• 'Spring Hill Drive' (CR 574) A major county road running roughly parallel to both SR 50 and the border with Pasco County. Begins by US 19, intersects the Suncoast Parkway, and ends at US 41.

U.S. Highway 19 is a north-south United States highway. ... Hudson is a census-designated place located in Pasco County, Florida. ... New Port Richey is a city located in Pasco County, Florida. ... Tarpon Springs is a city located in Pinellas County, Florida. ... 1st incorporation date 1891 2nd Incorporation date 1915 Zip Codes 33755-65 County Pinellas (county seat) Mayor Frank Hibbard Population  - City (2004)  - Tampa Bay Metro   108,606 2,600,000 (estimate) Time zone Eastern: UTC-5 Latitude Longitude 27°58 N 82°46 W City of Clearwaters Official Website... Aerial photograph of St. ... Homosassa is a census-designated place located in Citrus County, Florida. ... Crystal River is a city located in Citrus County, Florida. ... U.S. Route 41 is a north-south United States Highway that runs from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to Miami, Florida. ... Brooksville is a city located in Hernando County, Florida. ... U.S. Highway 98 is an east-west United States highway that runs from southern Florida to western Mississippi. ... U.S. Route 301 is a spur of U.S. Route 1. ... Ridge Manor is a census-designated place located in Hernando County, Florida. ... Location of Interstate 75 Interstate 75 (abbreviated I-75) is an interstate highway in the midwest and southeastern United States. ... The Veterans Expressway and Suncoast Parkway (Florida State Road 589) are toll roads near the Floridian Gulf coast. ... The Veterans Expressway and Suncoast Parkway (Florida State Road 589 and Florida State Road 568) are north-south toll roads near the Florida Gulf Coast [1] [2]. Maintained and operated by the Florida Turnpike Enterprise, both expressways were built to accommodate the increasing commuter traffic in the Tampa-St. ... Hillsborough County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... The Veterans Expressway and Suncoast Parkway (Florida State Road 589) are toll roads near the Floridian Gulf coast. ... FAA diagram of Tampa International Airport (TPA) Tampa International Airport (IATA: TPA, ICAO: KTPA) is a public airport located in Tampa, Florida in the United States, serving the Tampa Bay Area. ... The 63. ... Florida State Road 50 runs across the center of Florida through Orlando, with its termini at SR 55 (US 19) at Weeki Wachee and SR 5 (U.S. Route 1) in Titusville. ... U.S. Highway 98 is an east-west United States highway that runs from southern Florida to western Mississippi. ... Florida State Road 50 runs across the center of Florida through Orlando, with its termini at SR 55 (US 19) at Weeki Wachee and SR 5 (U.S. Route 1) in Titusville. ... Weeki Wachee is a city located in Hernando County, Florida. ... Brooksville is a city located in Hernando County, Florida. ... Sumter County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States. ... Bayport is a census-designated place located in Hernando County, Florida. ... Nickname The city Beautiful Location Location in Orange County and the state of Florida. ... Florida State Road 50A is a former segment of SR 50 that runs primarily along West(and East) Jefferson Street, entirely in the city of Brooksville in the State of Florida. ...

Points of interest

• Hernando County Airport Industrial Park
• Hernando County Airport (KBKV)
• Pine Island
• Withlacoochee State Forest
• Weeki Wachee Springs
• Bayport Park
• Delta Woods Park
• Veterans Memorial Park
• Tom Varn Park

Note: For the place in Lee County, see the town of Pine Island Center on the island of Pine Island. ... Weeki Wachee Springs is a Weeki Wachee, Florida tourist attraction where underwater performances by mermaids, women dressed with fins about their legs as well as other fancy outfits, can be viewed in an aquarium-like setting. ...

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,526 km² (589 mi²). 1,239 km² (478 mi²) of it is land and 287 km² (111 mi²) of it (18.80%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 130,802 people, 55,425 households, and 40,016 families residing in the county. The population density was 106/km² (274/mi²). There were 62,727 housing units at an average density of 51/km² (131/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 92.85% White, 4.07% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.98% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. 5.04% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 55,425 households out of which 21.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.40% were married couples living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.80% were non-families. 23.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.70. A marriage is a committed relationship between or among individuals, recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...

In the county the population was spread out with 18.90% under the age of 18, 5.40% from 18 to 24, 20.40% from 25 to 44, 24.40% from 45 to 64, and 30.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females there were 90.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,572, and the median income for a family was $37,509. Males had a median income of $30,295 versus $21,661 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,321. About 7.10% of families and 10.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.90% of those under age 18 and 6.20% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Cities and towns

Incorporated

• Brooksville
• Weeki Wachee

Brooksville is a city located in Hernando County, Florida. ... Weeki Wachee is a city located in Hernando County, Florida. ...

Unincorporated

• Bayport
• Brookridge
• Hernando Beach
• High Point
• Hill 'n Dale
• Istachatta
• Lake Lindsey
• Masaryktown
• Nobleton
• North Brooksville
• North Weeki Wachee
• Pine Island
• Ridge Manor
• South Brooksville
• Spring Hill
• Spring Lake
• Timber Pines
• Weeki Wachee Gardens

Bayport is a census-designated place located in Hernando County, Florida. ... Brookridge is a census-designated place located in Hernando County, Florida. ... Hernando Beach is a census-designated place located in Hernando County, Florida. ... High Point is a census-designated place located in Hernando County, Florida. ... Hill n Dale is a census-designated place located in Hernando County, Florida. ... Istachatta is a census-designated place located in Hernando County, Florida. ... Lake Lindsey is a census-designated place located in Hernando County, Florida. ... Masaryktown is a census-designated place located in Hernando County, Florida. ... Nobleton is a census-designated place located in Hernando County, Florida. ... North Brooksville is a census-designated place located in Hernando County, Florida, in the USA. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 1,461. ... North Weeki Wachee is a census-designated place located in Hernando County, Florida. ... Note: For the place in Lee County, see the town of Pine Island Center on the island of Pine Island. ... Ridge Manor is a census-designated place located in Hernando County, Florida. ... South Brooksville is a census-designated place located in Hernando County, Florida. ... Spring Hill is a census-designated place located in Hernando County, Florida. ... Spring Lake is a census-designated place located in Hernando County, Florida. ... Timber Pines is a census-designated place located in Hernando County, Florida. ... Weeki Wachee Gardens is a census-designated place located in Hernando County, Florida. ...

See also

Hernando County Sheriff's Office The Hernando County Sheriffs Office (HCSO) is an accredited law enforcement agency responsible for Hernando County, Florida. ...

External links

Government links/Constitutional offices

• Hernando County Board of County Commissioners
• Hernando County Supervisor of Elections
• Hernando County Property Appraiser
• Hernando County Sheriff's Office
• Hernando County Tax Collector

Special districts

• Hernando County School Board
• Southwest Florida Water Management District
• Spring Hill Fire Rescue

Judicial branch

• Hernando County Clerk of Courts official website
• Public Defender, 5th Judicial Circuit of Florida serving Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, and Sumter counties
• Office of the State Attorney, 5th Judicial Circuit of Florida
• Circuit and County Court for the 5th Judicial Circuit of Florida

Citrus County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Lake County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States. ... Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Sumter County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States. ...

Tourism links

• Naturally Hernando - Nature Coast Coalition

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