Sumterville, Florida
Encyclopedia
Sumterville is an unincorporated community
in the U.S. state
of Florida
within Central Sumter County, Florida
. Like the county in which it resides, Sumterville was named after General Thomas Sumter
, a hero of the American Revolutionary War
. In fact, the community was the original county seat of Sumter County. The ZIP Code
for this community is 33585.
Sumterville is bordered by the City of Bushnell
to the south, the City of Coleman
to the north, Lake Panasoffkee
to the west, and the Lake County Line
to the east. Elevation is 75 feet above sea level. The rural and general atmosphere of Sumterville is similar to that of Coleman and Webster
.
which runs north and south through Sumterville, as does Florida State Road 471, which terminates at US 301. Sumter County Road 470 runs east and west, has a short concurrency with US 301, and also acts as the shared northern terminus of SR 471.
Interstate 75
runs along the western edge of Sumterville, as does Sumter County Road 475 and the CSX Wildwood Subdivision, which carried Amtrak's Palmetto
until 2004. A railroad spur connected to this line ran directly into Sumterville until the 1930's. Exit 321 is I-75's Sumterville/Lake Panasoffkee exit for CR 470, and northbound Exit 321 also leads to CR 475. The right of way for a former Seaboard Air Line railroad line that carried the Silver Meteor
between Coleman and Auburndale
also ran through Sumterville until 1988.
Resort, and the Sumter Electric Co-Op Incorporated.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
within Central Sumter County, Florida
Sumter County, Florida
Sumter County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States. As of the 2000 Census, the population was 53,345. The 2006 Census estimate puts its population at 68,768 . Its county seat is Bushnell, Florida and the largest incorporated municipality is Wildwood, Florida. The Villages,...
. Like the county in which it resides, Sumterville was named after General Thomas Sumter
Thomas Sumter
Thomas Sumter nicknamed the "Carolina Gamecock" , was a hero of the American Revolution and went on to become a longtime member of the Congress of the United States.-Early life:Thomas Sumter was born near Charlottesville in Hanover County, Virginia in 1734...
, a hero of the American Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War , the American War of Independence, or simply the Revolutionary War, began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America, and ended in a global war between several European great powers.The war was the result of the...
. In fact, the community was the original county seat of Sumter County. The ZIP Code
ZIP Code
ZIP codes are a system of postal codes used by the United States Postal Service since 1963. The term ZIP, an acronym for Zone Improvement Plan, is properly written in capital letters and was chosen to suggest that the mail travels more efficiently, and therefore more quickly, when senders use the...
for this community is 33585.
Geography
Sumterville is located at 28°44′51"N 82°3′50"W.Sumterville is bordered by the City of Bushnell
Bushnell, Florida
Bushnell is a city in Sumter County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,050 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S Census estimates of 2005, the city had a population of 2,119...
to the south, the City of Coleman
Coleman, Florida
Coleman is a city in Sumter County, Florida, United States. The population was 647 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S Census estimates of 2005, the city had a population of 679.-Geography:Coleman is located at ....
to the north, Lake Panasoffkee
Lake Panasoffkee, Florida
Lake Panasoffkee is a census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,413 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
to the west, and the Lake County Line
Lake County, Florida
Lake County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States. As of the 2000 Census, the population was 210,528. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 307,243. Its county seat is Tavares...
to the east. Elevation is 75 feet above sea level. The rural and general atmosphere of Sumterville is similar to that of Coleman and Webster
Webster, Florida
Webster is a city located in Sumter County, Florida, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 805. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2004 estimates, the town had a population of 819. The ZIP Code for this city is 33597, which is also shared by Oak Grove, St...
.
Transportation
The main roads through Sumterville are US 301U.S. Route 301 in Florida
U.S. Route 301 in Florida runs from the Sarasota-Bradenton-Venice, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area northeast to the Greater Jacksonville Metropolitan Area. The road is a spur of U.S...
which runs north and south through Sumterville, as does Florida State Road 471, which terminates at US 301. Sumter County Road 470 runs east and west, has a short concurrency with US 301, and also acts as the shared northern terminus of SR 471.
Interstate 75
Interstate 75 in Florida
Interstate 75 is a part of the Interstate Highway System and runs from Hialeah, Florida, a few miles northwest of Miami to Sault Ste. Marie in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan...
runs along the western edge of Sumterville, as does Sumter County Road 475 and the CSX Wildwood Subdivision, which carried Amtrak's Palmetto
Palmetto (Amtrak)
The Palmetto is a passenger train service operated by Amtrak over the from New York City south to Savannah, Georgia via the Northeast Corridor to Washington, DC, then via Richmond, Virginia, Fayetteville, North Carolina and Charleston, South Carolina...
until 2004. A railroad spur connected to this line ran directly into Sumterville until the 1930's. Exit 321 is I-75's Sumterville/Lake Panasoffkee exit for CR 470, and northbound Exit 321 also leads to CR 475. The right of way for a former Seaboard Air Line railroad line that carried the Silver Meteor
Silver Meteor
The Silver Meteor is a 1389-mile passenger train route operated by Amtrak in the Silver Service brand, running from New York City, New York, south to Miami, Florida, via the Northeast Corridor to Washington, D.C., thence via Richmond, Virginia; Fayetteville, North Carolina; North Charleston, South...
between Coleman and Auburndale
Auburndale, Florida
Auburndale is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States. The population was 11,032 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S Census estimates of 2005, the city had a population of 12,381...
also ran through Sumterville until 1988.
Points of interest
Sumterville contains a campus of the Lake–Sumter Community College and the Coleman Federal Prison. It is also the home to the Shady Brook Golf and RVRecreational vehicle
Recreational vehicle or RV is, in North America, the usual term for a Motor vehicle or trailer equipped with living space and amenities found in a home.-Features:...
Resort, and the Sumter Electric Co-Op Incorporated.