Formation of Jefferson County:

     Gilchrist county, named for Albert W. Gilchrist,Governor of Florida 1909-1913, was established in 1925 becoming the last county to be established in Florida. Until that time, Gilchrist was part of Alachua County.  Today, there are three towns in Gilchrist.  Trenton is the county seat.  Fanning Springs which is shared with Levy County and Bell are the other two.