Calhoun County, County administrative division in Florida Panhandle, United States
Calhoun County is an administrative region in Northwest Florida with the Chipola River flowing through its eastern portion and extensive forests throughout. The county spreads across 574 square miles of land with Blountstown serving as its seat.
The area was established in 1838 and named after South Carolina Senator John C. Calhoun. The original administrative center of St. Joseph no longer exists and was later replaced by Blountstown.
The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement displays daily life from earlier times through 18 historical buildings where visitors can see how people once worked and lived. The preserved rooms and objects tell the story of early settler habits in this region.
The region connects to neighboring areas through Florida State Roads 20 and 71, with Blountstown as the central hub. The nearest interstate access is located in adjacent counties.
The M&B Railroad Memorial Park houses a historic Baldwin locomotive Type 4-6-0 from 1911 that recalls the railway serving the region until 1972. The locomotive stands as a rare reminder of this important transportation link.
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