Okahumpka, FL

Okahumpka is a quiet rural community in Lake County, tucked just west of Leesburg along County Road 470. If you are looking for open space and a relaxed, old-Florida pace, the area offers plenty of country charm. Its roots go back to the late 1800s, when steamboats and the railroad first put the settlement on the map, and historic landmarks like the 1880s Campbell-Valentine House still stand as reminders of that early era.

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Okahumpka holds onto a close-knit, small-town feel that sets it apart from busier parts of Central Florida. A great example of that community pride is the historic Rosenwald School, which local churches stepped in to save and preserve as a gathering hall. Residents get to enjoy quiet surroundings and scenic backroads, with quick access to US 27 for an easy drive to shops, restaurants, and medical centers in neighboring Leesburg.