Wetumpka, Florida

Wetumpka is an unincorporated community in Gadsden County, in the U.S. state of Florida.^[1]

History

A post office called Wetumpka was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1918.^[2] Wetumpka is a name derived from the Creek language meaning "tumbling water".^[3]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wetumpka, Florida
↑ "County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
↑ Jones, E.V.W. (Nov 3, 1937). "Indians gave many Florida towns the present names". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. p. 4. Retrieved 18 October 2015.

Municipalities and communities of Gadsden County, Florida, United States

County seat: Quincy

Cities	Chattahoochee Gretna Midway Quincy

Towns	Greensboro Havana

Unincorporated communities	Dogtown Hinson Lake Tallavana Lake Yvette Mount Pleasant Reston Scotland Scottown St. Hebron St. John Wetumpka

Coordinates: 30°28′59″N 84°37′23″W / 30.48306°N 84.62306°W / 30.48306; -84.62306

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