Gilchrist County Map, Florida, U.S.

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Map of Gilchrist County - Gilchrist County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. Gilchrist County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Gilchrist County located in the map, major cities in Gilchrist county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Gilchrist County, Florida

Map of Gilchrist County, Florida

About Gilchrist County Map, Florida: The map showing the county boundary, county seat, major cities, highways, water bodies and neighbouring counties.

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  • About Gilchrist County, Florida

    Gilchrist County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. It's county seat is Trenton. As per 2020 census, the population of Gilchrist County is 18360 people and population density is 52.61 square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 349 sq mi (904 km2). Gilchrist County was established on 1925.

    Facts about Gilchrist County, Florida

    CountryUnited States
    StateFlorida
    RegionNorth Central Florida
    County SeatTrenton
    Named AfterAlbert W. Gilchrist
    Established1925
    Organized1925
    Coordinates29.7236° N, 82.8007° W
    Total Area355 sq mi
    Land Area350 sq mi
    Water Area5 sq mi
    Population (2020)18,582
    Population RankSmall, rural county in North Central Florida
    Major CityTrenton
    Main IndustriesAgriculture, Forestry, Education, Public Services
    Major AirportTrenton Municipal Airport
    Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
    Known ForSprings, farming communities, rural lifestyle
    Websitehttps://www.gilchristcountyfl.gov

    Ctities in Gilchrist county

    City NameTypePopulation (2020)Pop. DensityAreaIncorporated
    BellTown518 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km2)1903
    TrentonCity2,015 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km2)1911
    Fanning SpringsCity1,182 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km2)1965

    Top Attractions in Gilchrist County, Florida

    • Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park – Clear springs and swimming.
    • Santa Fe River – Tubing, kayaking, and fishing.
    • Hart Springs Park – Spring-fed swimming area.
    • Downtown Trenton – Small-town shops and charm.
    • Gilchrist County Courthouse – Historic courthouse landmark.
    • Nature Coast Trail (nearby access) – Hiking and biking.
    • Otter Springs Park – Camping and spring access.
    • Rural Farmland Drives – Scenic countryside views.
    • Local Nature Trails – Walking and wildlife viewing.
    • Peaceful River Access Points – Quiet spots along the river.

    Highways in Gilchrist

    CR 55A, CR 138, CR 232, US 129 (SR 49), US 129 (SR 49).

    Nearest Airports

    Nearest airport of Gilchrist is Gainesville Regional Airport.