Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office

Gilchrist County is Florida’s newest county, created in 1925 and named after the state’s governor from 1909 to 1913, Albert W. The county has a number of historic buildings. Bell is a small town that was named after a beauty contest winner. The county was the home of farms and timber industries. The railroad (now long gone) came to Gilchrist County, and many stores and restaurants sprung up around it. Real estate in Gilchrist County has multiplied significantly in recent years. Gilchrist County home buyers appreciate the area’s small town feel and relaxed pace. Gilchrist County is home to a number of natural springs, and is the “Springs Capital of the World”. Meeting Dates are Subject to Change “Gilchrist County is a Fair Housing Advocate. If you feel you have been discriminated against, you may file a housing discrimination complaint at: 1-800-669-9777 (Toll Free) or 1-800-927-9275 (TTY) or locally, the County Administrator at (352) 463-3198 or by email at: [email protected] “Gilchrist County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Non-emergency: (800) 669-9777. Dial 911 for emergencies.