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Sumter County was created
in 1853. It was named for General Thomas Sumter, a hero of the American
Revolutionary War. The nickname was given to the county because the
region was known for its lawless nature and for being a haven for
many moonshiners, crooks, and outlaws.
Although extremely rural, in recent years Sumter County has sustained
an exceptionally large increase in population, almost solely due to
the expansion of The Villages retirement complex, a significant portion
of which is in the county.
(Src: Wikipedia.org)
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