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Lake City town (1990 pop. 10,005), seat of Columbia co., N Fla.; inc. 1921. It was founded in the 1830s as a military post. Lake City is located in a farm and cattle area and produces tobacco, lumber products, and naval stores. The city also has airplane repair centers and is the headquarters of Ocala National Forest. Area tourism adds to the economy.

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Lake City, Florida/USA Alligator Founded in 1824 when the Seminole departed. The presence of alligators was recognized in its first name, but because of the many lakes in the area white settlers changed the name in 1859 when the city was incorporated.

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