Hardee County

Hardee County is located in central Florida bordering Polk, Manatee, DeSoto, and Highlands Counties. 

Hardee County was established in 1921 from a portion of DeSoto County and named for Cary Augustus Hardee, who was the governor the year the county was formed. Wauchula was the site of a military post built during the Seminole Wars. 

 

Central Florida Region
Wauchula Florida Micropolitan Area

County Seat (City)

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Population - 2000
26,938
Population - 2010
27,731
Population - 2015 Est
27,645
Land Area (sq mi)
638
Water Area (sq mi)
1
Total Area (sq mi)
638
Average Rainfall
58
Temperature - Average High
82
Temperature - Average Low
63
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Localities in Hardee County, FL
References & Additional Information
Florida Office of Economic & Demographic Research - Hardee County

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Hardee County Public School District

Hardee County School District is home to 11 public schools that together serve over 5,000 students. The Hardee County Public School are most famously known being called the “Strawberry Schools” in years past. This was because the school term used to begin during the berry harvest.

Paynes Creek Historic State Park

Paynes Creek Historical State Park was built on the site of a destroyed settler's outpost from 1849. Visitors enjoy scenic nature trails with opportunities such as canoeing, kayaking, and fishing from the creek! Also, visit the museum at the visitor's center to gain insight into the daily lives of the Native Americans and settlers that once occupied the land.

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Bowling Green Elementary School
Hardee County Parks and Recreation

Offering a wide array of historical and athletic attractions to its residents, Hardee County is a surprising visit for many. From festivals and historical museums to world class softball facilities, let’s dive into some of what Hardee County has available.

Hardee High School
Hardee Junior High
Heartland Library Cooperative

The Heartland Library Cooperative serves DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Highlands, and Okeechobee Counties. Highlands county has three libraries in Avon Park, Lake Placid, and Sebring. The DeSoto County Library is located in Arcadia, the Glades County Library is located in Moore Haven, The Hardee County Library is located in Wauchula, and the Okeechobee County Library is located in Okeechobee.

Hilltop Elementary School
North Wauchula Elementary School
The Bee Barn

3 generations of beekeepers working diligently to maintain the health of their bees by using essential oils, hard work and loving care to produce high quality raw Florida honey and natural skin care.

 

Wauchula Elementary School
Zolfo Springs Elementary School
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Christian Home Educators Fellowship of Florida (CHEFF)

Our goals are to provide homeschool families with information, encouragement, and Christian relationships. CHEFF is for those seeking to communicate and build support networks with other families who share like values.