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Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park

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Location: Columbia County, Florida
Nearest town: 7.6 miles northeast of Wellborn
Type: State Park

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About Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park

The Suwannee River runs through this park in White Springs, off U.S. 41 in north Florida. The site is dedicated to folk culture connected to Stephen Foster, whose song "Old Folks at Home" made the river well known. It sits along the waterway in the state's northern region and has operated as a state park since 1950.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park is in Columbia County, Florida, 7.6 miles northeast of Wellborn. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.