DeFuniak Springs, County seat in Walton County, Florida.
DeFuniak Springs contains a spring-fed lake in its center, surrounded by streets forming a complete circle at an elevation of 79 meters.
The Pensacola and Atlantic Railroad officers established this town in the late 1800s, naming it after Frederick R. De Funiak of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
The Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood, built in the 1800s, served as an education center where thousands gathered for seminars and intellectual discussions.
The city maintains direct access to Interstate 10 and U.S. Routes 90 and 331, connecting residents to major destinations in the Florida Panhandle region.
The Walton-DeFuniak Library, opened in 1887, stands as the oldest operating library in Florida, preserving its original Victorian architecture and historical collections.
Location: Walton County
Elevation above the sea: 79 m
Website: http://www.defuniaksprings.net
Website: http://defuniaksprings.net
GPS coordinates: 30.71667,-86.11667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:50
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