Okeechobee County, Florida 
    
      
    
      Okeechobee  County, Florida was established in 1917.  
      It was named for  Lake Okeechobee, meaning oka (water) and chobi (big).  
      Okeechobee  County, Florida has a population of about 40,000.  
      The county seat  is Okeechobee, Florida.  
      Lake Okeechobee,  callled Lake O or The Big Lake is the second-largest freshwater lake. 
      Places to visit  in Okeechobee County, Florida include The Okeechobee Battlefield, The  Freedman-Raulerson House and Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park. 
      Cities and towns  locate din Okeechobee County, Florida include Okeechobee, Cypress Quarters,  Taylor Creek, Ancient Oaks, Lazy 7, Sunset Strip, Barber Quarters, Basinger,  Basswood Estates, Dixie Ranch Acres, Fort Drum, Hilolo, Mildred, Sherman,  Treasure Island, Upthegrove Beach and Whispering Pines. 
      For  information about Okeechobee County, Florida,   please click here 
        
      
      
       
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