About Starke
Starke is a city in and the county seat of Bradford County, Florida, United States. The 2025 estimated population was 6,000. The origin of the city's name is disputed. Starke may have been named in honor of local landowner George W. Cole's fiancée's family or in honor of Madison Starke Perry, fourth governor of Florida.
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Getting There
✈️ Airports
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Gainesville Regional Airport
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Cecil Airport
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Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)
Things to Do Nearby
Morningside Nature Center
Alfred A. Ring Park
Hippodrome State Theatre
Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention
Hawthorne Historical Museum and Cultural Center
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