Map of Jefferson County, Florida

Jefferson County is a county located in the Big Bend region in the northern part of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,510. Its county seat is Monticello.

Jefferson County is part of the Tallahassee, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area but is the 3rd most rural county in Florida. There are no traffic signals within the entire county.

Jefferson County overview:
Name:Jefferson County
FIPS code:12-065
State:Florida
Founded:January 20, 1827
Named for:Thomas Jefferson
Seat:Monticello
Largest city:Monticello
Total Area:637 sq mi (1,650 km²)
Land Area:598 sq mi (1,550 km²)
Total Population:14,510
Population Density:23/sq mi (9/km²)
Time zone:UTC−5 (Eastern)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−4 (EDT)
Website:www.jeffersoncountyfl.gov

Jefferson County location map. Where is Jefferson County?

Jefferson County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Jefferson County.
Location of Jefferson County in the the United States.
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Location of Jefferson County in Florida.

History

Jefferson County was created in 1827. It was named for Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States, who had died the year before the county’s establishment.

Forts of Jefferson County

  • Fort Roger Jones (1839), Aucilla (Ocilla Ferry), north of US 90.
  • Fort Noel (1839–1842), south of Lamont on the Aucilla River, six miles (10 km) northwest of Fort Pleasant in Taylor County. Also known as Fort Number Three (M).
  • Camp Carter (1838), near Waukeenah.
  • Fort Welaunee (1838), a settlers’ fort on the Welaunee Plantation near Wacissa. Fort Gamble (1839–1843) was later established here.
  • Fort Aucilla (1843), two miles (3 km) south-east of Fort Gamble, southwest of Lamont, between the Aucilla and Wacissa Rivers. Also spelled Ocilla.
  • Fort Wacissa (1838), a settlers’ fort located south of Wacissa on the Wacissa River, west of Cabbage Grove.

Jefferson County Road Map

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Street map of Jefferson County, Florida. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 637 square miles (1,650 km), of which 598 square miles (1,550 km) is land and 38 square miles (98 km) (6.0%) is water.

Jefferson County is the only county in Florida which borders both the state of Georgia and the Gulf of Mexico.

Adjacent counties

National protected area

  • St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge (part)

Water Bodies

  • Aucilla River
  • Lake Miccosukee
  • Wacissa River
  • Gulf of Mexico

Jefferson County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Jefferson County, Florida
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Jefferson County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Jefferson County, Florida
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Jefferson County Outline Map

Outline Map of Jefferson County, Florida
Jefferson County outline map.
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