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Alachua County ( / əˈlætʃuə / ⓘ ə-LATCH-oo-ə) is a county in the north central portion of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 278,468. [1] The county seat is Gainesville, [2] the home of the University of Florida since 1906, when the campus opened with 106 students.
Find legal notices, news, events, maps, and more on the official website of Alachua County, Florida. Learn about the county's transportation, accessibility, and equal opportunity programs and services.
Alachua (/ ə ˈ l æ tʃ u eɪ / ⓘ ə-LATCH-oo-ay) is the second-largest city in Alachua County, Florida and the third-largest in North Central Florida. According to the 2020 census, the city's population was 10,574, up from 9,059 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
- San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park. On Alachua’s southeast side, this state park is on the site of a Spanish mission founded in 1606. That mission was by the main settlement for the Potano Native American tribe, and there are more than 50 archeological sites within the park.
- Alachua Main Street. Alachua has what may be the finest downtown district in North Central Florida. I’d recommend taking some time to wander the charming stretch of Main Street south of US 441.
- Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park. Something astonishing awaits you on the way to Gainesville ten minutes from downtown Alachua. At Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park you can enter a peculiar natural bowl, 500 feet in diameter and 120 feet deep.
- Mill Creek Preserve. A few minutes north of downtown there’s more than 1,200 acres of secluded woodlands at the headquarters of three creeks. While hiking at Mill Creek Preserve I passed through what is the southernmost stand of American beech trees.
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Discover the attractions, activities and events in Alachua County, Florida. Explore state parks, springs, museums, breweries, festivals and more in Gainesville and nearby towns.
Alachua is a rural town with natural attractions, historic sites, and urban amenities in North Central Florida. Learn about its history, culture, and recreation options, and find nearby hotels, golf courses, and breweries.
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