Lafayette County Map, Florida
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Lafayette County, Florida
If you’re looking for Florida’s second-smallest county by population, you’ve found it in Lafayette County. It’s tucked away in the state’s Big Bend region, far from the tourist traps. Mayo, the only real town, serves as the county seat.
The Suwannee River forms its eastern border with canoeing and fishing. You won’t find any traffic lights here. Yep, it’s that rural. Farming and timber are the backbone of the local economy. Folks here enjoy hunting, fishing, and mudding in their free time.
The annual Pioneer Day festival celebrates the county’s heritage. Lafayette Springs is a hidden gem for swimming and diving. It’s quiet, with more cows than people in some parts. Lafayette County’s the kind of place where everyone knows their neighbors. It’s Florida at its most rural and down-home.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Lafayette County |
| County Seat | Mayo |
| Population | Approximately 9,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Mayo, Newberry, Day, Branford (partially) |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. 27, U.S. 19, SR 51, SR 349 |
| FIPS Code | 12-067 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 547 square miles (land: 545 sq mi, water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Suwannee County (East), Gilchrist County (Southeast), Dixie County (South), Taylor County (West), Madison County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Florida |
| Coordinates | 30.0694° N, 83.2077° W |
| Etymology | Named in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette, a French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War |
| Major Landmarks | Lafayette County Courthouse, Suwannee River, Blue Springs |
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