Southeast

Brooksville

Hernando County, FL

Population

8,981

Walk Score

68 · Somewhat Walkable

Median rent

$1,020

Median home value

$75,300

Settled

1840

Brooksville is a city in and the county seat of Hernando County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Brooksville had a population of 8,890. Brooksville is home to historic buildings and residences, including the homes of former Florida governor William Sherman Jennings and football player Jerome Brown.

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On the National Register

Historic districts

  • South Brooksville Avenue Historic District · listed 1998

Notable landmarks

  • Chinsegut Hill Manor House · listed 2003
  • Jennings, William Sherman, House · listed 1998
  • May-Stringer House · listed 1997
  • Russell, Judge Willis, House · listed 1999
  • Saxon, Frank, House · listed 1998
  • Spring Lake Community Center · listed 2009

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