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Community Corner: Gilchrist County turns 100
By Aileyahu Shanes
December 4, 2025 at 1:16 PM EST
Thursday is a very special day in Gilchrist County. It was founded exactly 100-years ago in 1925 after breaking off from Alachua County.
Gilchrist County is having a block-party to celebrate tonight including the opening of a time capsule. The party will be held at the Gilchrist County Court house from 5 to 7pm
Gilchrist County is having a block-party to celebrate tonight including the opening of a time capsule. The party will be held at the Gilchrist County Court house from 5 to 7pm