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Welcome to Charlotte County!

Charlotte County was established April 23, 1921. It was named for the Bay of Charlotte Harbor. "Charlotte" came from "Carlos" (English) or "Calos" ( Calusa Indian ).

In 1565, the Spanish named "Carlos Bay," followed by the English in 1775 who named the area Charlotte Harbor in tribute to the Queen Charlotte Sophia, wife of King George III.

County Seat

Punta Gorda is the only incorporated city in Charlotte County and is the County Seat. On August 13, 2004 Charlotte County was devastated when Hurricane Charley came ashore near Port Charlotte as a Category 4 hurricane.

Punta Gorda Railroad Depot

Punta Gorda Railroad Depot

Charlotte County Courthouse

Charlotte County Courthouse


Neighbors

Charlotte County is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida, adjacent to Sarasota Desoto, Highlands, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties.



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We need people like you to donate transcriptions of deeds, cemeteries, censuses, bible records, etc. If you have a file on Charlotte County, Florida and wish to contribute. Contact the State Coordinator for more information.


State Coordinator: Jeff Kemp  |   Asst State Coordinator: Tricia Aanderud

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