Information About Taylor County
Taylor County, a part of Florida's "Nature Coast", was
established in 1856 and has wealth of natural beauty and resources. Perry
is the county seat, and the central hub of road and rail transportation.
Approximately 90% of Taylor County land area is forest, supporting the county's
primary industry of wood processing and many outdoor recreational opportunities.
Taylor County is the Tree Capital of the South.
The area is varied, including coastline, rolling hills, rivers, lakes, as
well as forest.
Residents and visitors enjoy fishing, diving and other water sports. There are
many trails for hiking, biking, or horseback riding as well as excellent hotel
and inn accommodations
The Steinhatchee/Jena areas are considered a fishing and hunting paradise.
Wildlife is abundant, and many varieties of fish, as well as scallops, stone and
blue crabs, are found in the river and bay.
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Statistical Data
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Population:
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Taylor County 21,546 (2008)
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Land Area:
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1,042 Square Miles
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Education
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Public School System:
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Taylor County has an excellent public school system with seven schools.
Taylor County School Board meets the first and third Tuesdays of the
month, year round.
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Website:
Private Schools:
Websites:
Continuing Education:
Website:
Website:
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http://www.taylor.k12.fl.us
Taylor County has several private schools located at local churches and
buses pick up children to attend Aucilla Christian Academy in Aucilla,
Florida. Websites will be updated when available.
http://www.aucilla.org
Taylor Technical Institute in Perry offers vocational and adult
education
http://www.taylortech.org
North Florida Community College, Madison, Florida
http://www.nfcc.edu
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Taxes:
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Real Estate, Personal Property, Sales and Use Taxes only. Florida
does not have a personal income tax.
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Transportation:
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Highways:
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US 19, 27, 98 and 221 |
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Air:
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Perry Foley Airport (850) 838-3519 Email:
perryfoleyairport@yahoo.com
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