Gilchrist County, Florida

Gilchrist County, was established in 1925 and is the last county in Florida to be chartered by the state legislature. Nestled in the heart of North-Central Florida, residents consider it a haven from the rush and bustle of contemporary life. Undisturbed woods, natural springs, ponds, and rivers abound throughout the county. Long-time residents think of Gilchrist County as the Natural Florida, how Florida was before the tourism boom.

The northern border of the county is outlined by the Santa-Fe River, a natural wonder which slips underground in a slow whirlpool near O'Leno State Park and reappears three miles away before merging with the great Suwannee River. The historic Suwannee River meanders gracefully, forging the County's western border. These two rivers are punctuated by several world famous Florida springs, including Hart Springs with its long boardwalk down to the Suwannee, Ginnie Springs with its nine clear freshwater springs, and Blue Springs , with its deep, blue waters.

The current population of Gilchrist County is aproximately 17,000 and growing. The largest private sector employers are in health related industries, water bottling, Dairy, and wood products.