DeFuniak Springs

DeFuniak Springs is a town in Walton County with a spring-fed lake at its center, surrounded by streets that form a circular pattern around it. The elevation of the land gives the area a distinct topography different from surrounding regions.

Railroad officers from the Pensacola and Atlantic Railroad founded this town in the late 1800s and named it after Frederick R. De Funiak of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. The railroad's arrival shaped how the settlement grew and connected to other places.

The Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood brought people together in the 1800s for lectures and intellectual gatherings that shaped community life. The building represents how much the town valued education and shared learning.

The town has direct access to Interstate 10 and U.S. Routes 90 and 331 for travelers and residents. These roads connect you to destinations throughout the Florida Panhandle region.

The Walton-DeFuniak Library, which opened in 1887, remains the oldest operating public library in Florida and keeps its original Victorian architecture. Visitors can see historical collections inside a building that has maintained its character for over 130 years.

Location: Walton County

Elevation above the sea: 79 m

Website: http://defuniaksprings.net

GPS coordinates: 30.71667,-86.11667

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:02