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Suwannee

Suwannee is a toponym used for several places in the southeastern United States, most prominently the Suwannee River and Suwannee County in Florida. The name is of Native American origin, though the precise etymology is uncertain.

Suwannee River: The river rises in the Okefenokee Swamp in southern Georgia and flows generally southwest across

Etymology: The name Suwannee is of Native American origin; the exact meaning is uncertain. It is commonly

Suwannee County: A rural county in north-central Florida; seat and largest city is Live Oak. The county

Cultural significance: The river is associated with the song "Old Folks at Home" (Swanee) by Stephen C.

northern
Florida
to
the
Gulf
of
Mexico.
It
traverses
or
borders
several
counties
and
towns,
including
White
Springs
and
Live
Oak.
The
river
supports
a
number
of
springs,
wetlands,
and
hardwood
habitats,
and
the
surrounding
area
is
a
popular
site
for
canoeing,
kayaking,
birdwatching,
and
ecotourism.
The
Suwannee
River
State
Park
preserves
sections
of
the
river
and
its
floodplain
in
Florida.
associated
with
the
river
and
its
course
through
the
region.
was
established
in
1858
and
named
after
the
Suwannee
River.
The
economy
is
based
on
agriculture,
timber,
and
services.
Foster,
written
in
1851
and
long
recognized
as
Florida's
cultural
symbol.
The
tune
contributed
to
the
river's
national
recognition
in
the
United
States.