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Welcome to Levy County, Fl.

"This site was originally built by Melane Cox, a note of thanks is extended to her for the foundation that she established"

featuring the Genealogy and History of Levy County, Florida and its pioneers.

Reunions of the area

List of annual reunions. Do you have or know of a annual reunion? Please send us the info and I will include the information.

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Snapshot History

Levy County was formed on the 10th of March 1845, from the Counties of Alachua and Marion. Alachua was formed in 1842 from Duval and St. Johns. Duval was formed in 1822 from the original St. Johns County. Marion was formed in 1844 from parts of Alachua, Hillsborough, and Mosquito, now Orange County in 1845. The County received its name from the first U.S. Senator from Florida, David Levy Yulee, whom also developed a 5,000 acre plantation on the Homosassa River. The town of Bronson was selected to be the County Seat.

Physical Characteristics

Levy County is on the Gulf of Mexico, south of Gainesville and west of Ocala. It is bordered by Dixie, Gilchrist, Alachua, Marion, and Citrus counties. The county has 1,137 square miles of area. The average January temperature is 57.9 degrees F, and the average August temperature is 82.1 degrees F. The average annual rainfall is 45.30 inches.

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Google Group for Levy Co.

This site is dedicated to my grandmother Gladys E. Wood. (1922-2001), Born in Cross City, Florida as the youngest daughter of Henry Leroy Wood of Chiefland, Levy Co. Fl. and the eldest daughter of Ella V. Mikell. Though she was born in adversity, raised in times of trouble, she prevailed and created a family that is unique and truly one of a kind. She will be remembered by all that were touched by her kindness and love.

This page was last updated on 11/13/20.

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