Bushnell, Florida
Bushnell is a city of 3,187 people in Sumter County, Florida, founded in 1884.
Why visit Bushnell
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 13 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Thomas R. Pierce House and Dade Battlefield Historic State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 43°F.
Weather in Bushnell
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About Bushnell
Bushnell is a city in and the county seat of Sumter County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,047 at the 2020 census. It is part of The Villages metropolitan area, which consists of all of Sumter County and is included in the Orlando–Lakeland–Deltona combined statistical area.
From the Wikipedia article Bushnell, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Thomas R. Pierce House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Place in Florida listed on National Register of Historic Places
7200 Battlefield Parkway, Bushnell
Restaurants and cafes13
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 2.2 mi
2215 West C 48, Bushnell
Mo-Th 05:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-01:00; Su 05:00-24:00
Wendy's
Fast food · Burger · 2.1 mi
2159 West C-48, Bushnell
Mo-Th 06:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:30-23:00; Su 06:30-22:00
1 more on the map.
Where to stay1
History
The first non-indigenous settler in Bushnell was recorded in 1870, and five to six families started to move there once the post office opened on October 28, 1885. It was named after John W. Bushnell, a chief engineer who was responsible for bringing the railroad to the community. The city is also home to Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, a park where on December 28, 1835, Seminoles ambushed 107 men in the forested area. Only 3 survivors came out of Dade Battlefield, and the battle signaled the beginning of the Second Seminole War. The City of Bushnell was officially incorporated as a municipality on December 14, 1911.
From the History section of Bushnell, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship12
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare2
Map of Bushnell
50 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 43°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 73°F | 46°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 77°F | 49°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 55°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 88°F | 62°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 68°F | 8.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 7.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 70°F | 8.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 68°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 60°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 77°F | 51°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 72°F | 46°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bushnell 1 E (2 mi away), rain and snow from Inverness 3 Se Hcn, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sumter County has had 28 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Leesburg International Airport (LEE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Webster 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Wildwood 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Floral City 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Leesburg 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Mascotte 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Ridge Manor 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Fruitland Park 15 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- The Villages 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Inverness Highlands South 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- North Brooksville 16 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bushnell city hall01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dade-battlefield-bushnell, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Pierce-house-bushnell pano01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
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