Wetumpka, Florida
Unincorporated community in Florida, U.S.
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Wetumpka is an unincorporated community in Gadsden County, in the U.S. state of Florida.[1]
Wetumpka, Florida | |
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Wetumptka Volunteer Fire Department | |
  Wetumpka, Florida Location in Florida and the United States  Wetumpka, Florida Wetumpka, Florida (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 30°28′59″N 84°37′23″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Gadsden |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 306585[1] |
History
A post office called Wetumpka was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1918.[2] Wetumpka is a name derived from the Creek language meaning "tumbling water".[3]
Government and infrastructure
The Wetumpka Volunteer Fire Department operates two fire stations.[4]
Education
Gadsden County School District operates public schools. As of 2017 Gadsden County High School (formerly East Gadsden High School) is the only remaining zoned high school in the county due to the consolidation of West Gadsden High School's high school section into East Gadsden High.[5]