Hamilton County is located in Forth Central Florida, with Georgia forming its northern border. The county is separated from the rest of Florida by the Withlacoochee River on the west and the beautiful Suwannee River on the east and south. In the middle of the county is the fascinating Alapaha River , called the River of Sand , which disappears underground during certain parts of the year leaving a dry, sandy riverbed. At the crossroads of I-75 and I-10, Hamilton County is easily accessed from Jacksonville , Gainesville or Tallahassee .
Agriculture still plays a large roll in Hamilton County . Phosphorus lakes from the mining process have become a resource. Low Bush Bay has been listed in the top 50 Bass Fishing Places in America by Field and Stream magazine.
The piney woods, sparkling rivers and friendly people make Hamilton County a good place to live, work and visit.
Hamilton County is also close to many larger cities, listed below are the distances in miles to each.
Mileage to nearest cities:
Tampa
.179
Orlando
169
Miami
...370
Atlanta
..242
Hamilton County Schools:
http://www.hamiltonfl.com/schools.htm
Hamilton Information:
http://www.hamiltoncountyflorida.com
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