Community Description
Short Description: Welaka is located 48 miles east of Gainesville and 58 miles south of Jacksonville.
The town is on the St. Johns River, which the Seminoles called Ylaco or Walaka. A combination of Indian words meaning, "tide" or "intermittent springs." Another interpretation given the word is "river of lakes," which is most applicable to the St. Johns.
Local attractions include the Welaka Maritime Museum, Welaka State Forest, Mt Royal Indian Temple Mound and the Welaka National Fish Hatchery and Aquarium.
Nearby communities include Pomona Park (5 miles), Crescent City (11.5 miles), Palatka (11.5 miles), East Palatka (12.5 miles), Interlachen (18 miles), Hastings (19.5 miles), Pierson (22 miles) and Astor (24 miles).
Population: 600
Year of Incorporation: 1887
Location: North Central Florida
Median Home Price: $120,960
Tax Rate: 7.00
Taxes Levied (per capita): $308.77
Total Area: 1.37 square miles
City Hall: Town of Welaka
400 4th Ave, PO Box 1098
Welaka, FL 32193-1098
386.467.9800; 386.467.8863 Fax
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