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Community Description
Short Description: Located on US-27, Williston is 20 miles from Gainesville or Ocala and 85 miles from Jacksonville. The community is in the northeast corner of Levy County and named for Jesse Mercer Willis, who settled there in 1853 when the community was part of Marion County. The Willis plantation was located in the present city limits of Williston. The first post office was established and located in one room of the Willis home. The first free school was built and the school's only teacher was paid $20 per month. In 1906, Williston had the largest school system in Levy County with 120 pupils.
Community events include the annual July 4th celebration, a peanut festival, an art show and a rodeo.
Nearby communities include Archer (11 miles), Bronson (13.5 miles), Micanopy (14 miles), McIntosh (16 miles) and Reddick (17 miles).
Population: 2,304
Year of Incorporation: 1929
Location: North Central Florida
Median Home Price: $67,800
Tax Rate: 4.50
Taxes Levied (per capita): $111.23
Total Area: 5.35 square miles
City Hall: City of Williston
50 NW Main St, PO Drawer 160
Williston, FL 32696
352.528.3060; 352.528.2877 Fax
Chamber of Commerce: Williston Area Chamber
444 N.W. Main St, PO Box 369
Williston, FL 32696-0369
352.528.5552
Library: Williston Public Library
10 SE 1st St, PO Box 373
Williston, FL 32696
352.528.2313
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