Bradford County Florida
Bradford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 26,088. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county is 28,118. Its county seat is Starke, Florida. Bradford County is best known as the home of the Florida State Prison as well as several other state correctional facilities.

History
New River County was created in 1858. It was renamed Bradford County in 1861. It was named for Captain Richard Bradford, who fought in the American Civil War and was killed in the Battle of Santa Rosa Island.