Alachua County, Florida was created in 1824, giving the County Seat to Newnansville, a settlement that was located near the current day, Alachua City. Newnansville served as a crossroads for many of the main trails that lead both in and out of the area. As Alachua County began to grow, so did Newnansville! Newnansville grew into a commercial hub and became the most heavily populated area in the county. However, in 1854 the newly constructed railroad bypassed the community of Newnansville to the far east of the area, which in turn prompted the move of the county seat closer to the railroad, thus began the city of Gainesville Florida. The settlement of Newnansville faded away into history books as Gainesville took the lead as the counties busiest hub! The meaning of the word Alachua is said to be a Native American Indian word that means "e;sink"e; or "e;sinkhole"e;, given in honor of the many streams and sinkholes that speckle the county! In 1864, during the Civil War, Gainesville provided a commissary for the confederate army and thus two separate battles took place on Gainesville soil. Due to the central location of Gainesville, Florida two more railroad connections were added, bringing trains down Main Street! With the coming of the railroads new cities began popping up all over the county.

Today Alachua County is the home to cities such as Alachua City, Archer, Gainesville, Hawthorne, High Springs, Micanopy and Newberry! For the nature lover in us all, Ichetucknee Springs provides some of the most popular river tubing in the state of Florida! Fed by nine springs, the river is 20 feet wide, at an average, and only about 2 1/2 feet deep! The Ichetucknee Springs State Park provides places for tubing, picnicking, snorkeling, swimming, paddling, and wildlife viewing areas! The Santa Fe Canoe Outpost is another wonderful nature haven! Located in High Springs in Alachua County, Florida, the Santa Fe Canoe Outpost provides paddling trips for a day, overnight or just for the full moon! If golfing is more your style, join us at the Ironwood Golf Course in Gainesville, Florida for 18 holes of pristine, challenging golfing for even the most gifted of golfers. The Natural History Museum at the University of Florida in Gainesville, gives the opportunity to step into the past and gaze at the history of Alachua County with a beautiful Butterfly Garden to start your tour! For the sports enthusiasts, Gainesville Florida is the home of the Florida Gators! College Football is taken very seriously here at the Swamp!

Real estate options in Alachua County vary from single family homes, apartments, University housing, riverfront properties and land lots. Alachua County, Florida is a vibrant community; from the big city life of Gainesville to the historic little town of Micanopy, Alachua County is loaded with culture, history, education, recreational activities and parks. Relocating to this little piece of Heaven in the Florida area provides a little something for everyone!