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]

Government and infrastructure

The Wetumpka Volunteer Fire Department operates two fire stations.[4]

Education

Gadsden County School District operates public schools. As of 2017 Gadsden County High School (formerly East Gadsden High School) is the only remaining zoned high school in the county due to the consolidation of West Gadsden High School's high school section into East Gadsden High.[5]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wetumpka, Florida
  2. "County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
  3. Jones, E.V.W. (Nov 3, 1937). "Indians gave many Florida towns the present names". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. p. 4. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  4. "Fire Station Locations". Gadsden County, Florida. Archived from the original on 2017-04-07. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
  5. Jiwanmall, Stephen (2017-04-04). "Gadsden County Schools to Consolidate in 2017-18". WTXL. Retrieved 2017-04-06.



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