Wilcox Junction, Florida Explained

Wilcox Junction is an unincorporated community in Gilchrist County, Florida, United States. It is located 1.4miles west of Wilcox, and 1.4miles northwest of Fanning Springs.

Geography

Wilcox Junction is located at 29.612°N -82.94°W, and its elevation is 26feet.[1]

Wilcox Junction was the site of a former railroad wye built by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. The lines at this junction consisted of the Thomasville—Dunnellon Line and the Jacksonville—Wilcox Line. Today, all three legs of this wye are used by the Nature Coast State Trail.[2]

References

29.612°N -82.94°W

Notes and References

  1. http://florida.hometownlocator.com/FL/Gilchrist/Wilcox-Junction.cfm Wilcox Junction, FL Community Profile
  2. https://www.americantrails.org/resources/nature-coast-state-trail-florida Nature Coast State Trail, Florida (American Trails.org)