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Sumter County was created in 1853. It was named
for General Thomas Sumter, a general in the
American Revolutionary War.
The county in the past, and to
this day by some, is nicknamed "Hog County" most
likely because it is home to a large population
of wild hogs. Hog hunting is still a favorite
pastime of locals in the more rural portions of
the county.
Although long extremely rural, in recent years
Sumter County has sustained an exceptionally
large increase in population, almost solely due
to the expansion of The Villages retirement
complex, a significant portion of which is in
the county. This has dramatically changed the
demographics of the county and has brought in
significant income.
Neighboring Counties:
Marion
,
Lake
,
Polk
,
Pasco
,
Citrus
,
Hernando
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