Gulf County, Administrative division in Florida Panhandle, United States.
Gulf County encompasses 756 square miles of land and water, featuring westward-facing beaches along the Florida Panhandle coastline with white sand shores.
The county, established in 1925 and named after the Gulf of Mexico, originally had its seat in Wewahitchka before moving to Port Saint Joe in 1965.
The region maintains strong connections to maritime traditions through fishing, seafaring, and water-based activities that shape local community practices and events.
Residents can access county services through digital platforms, including online bill payments for water utilities and information about local developments through the official website.
Gulf County stands as the only Florida Panhandle county offering westward-facing sunset views, with 244 miles of shoreline containing both coastal and inland waterways.
Location: Florida
Inception: June 6, 1925
Capital city: Port St. Joe
Shares border with: Calhoun County, Liberty County, Franklin County, Bay County
Website: http://gulfcountygovernment.com
GPS coordinates: 29.90000,-85.24000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:54
Apalachicola National Forest
51.6 km
Fort Gadsden
21.9 km
St. George Island Bridge
42.3 km
St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge
30.4 km
Cape St. George Light
39.5 km
Cape San Blas Light
27.8 km
Orman House
30.7 km
Constitution Convention Museum State Park
13.2 km
John Gorrie State Museum
31.4 km
John Gorrie Memorial Bridge
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Bay County Courthouse
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First Baptist Church
49.8 km
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Centennial Building
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Old Gulf County Courthouse
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Robert L. McKenzie House
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St. Joseph Catholic Mission Church
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Sapp House
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David G. Raney House
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A. A. Payne-John Christo, Sr., House
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Sherman Arcade
49.5 km
Panama City Center for the Arts
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Science and Discovery Center of Northwest Florida
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Schmidt-Godert Farm
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Port Theatre
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Science & Discovery Center of Northwest Florida
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Gorrie Museum
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Martin Theatre
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