Putnam County, Administrative division in Georgia, United States
Description
Putnam County is an administrative division in Florida that spreads across coastal areas, wetlands, and smaller towns along its landscape. The territory blends natural water systems with residential and commercial zones that define the region.
History
The county was established in the mid-1800s and named after a figure from early American history. Its growth was shaped by river trade routes and later by railroad connections that brought commerce to the area.
Culture
The county preserves its literary heritage through sites connected to authors Alice Walker and Joel Chandler Harris, who lived and wrote in this region.
Practical
Visitors can explore the area by car, as most places are connected by road networks. The scattered communities offer amenities like restaurants and shops distributed throughout the region.
Did you know?
The county borders the St. Johns River, one of the longest rivers in the southeastern United States, which has shaped local history and landscape. This waterway was long an important route for early settlers and continues to define the area's natural character today.
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Ravine Gardens State Park
9.6 kmRodman Reservoir
20.6 km
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
32.2 km
Memorial Bridge
12 km
Dunns Creek
20.9 km
Etoniah Creek State Forest
18.5 km
Welaka State Forest
19.4 km
Mount Royal
20.8 km
Bronson-Mulholland House
11.7 km
Central Academy
10.9 km
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
11.5 km
Hastings High School
25.4 kmWings of Dreams Aviation Museum
39 km
Putnam County Courthouse
11.1 km
Fort Shannon
9.6 km
Larimer Memorial Library
11.4 kmDeep Creek Conservation Area
27.9 kmLittle Lake George Wilderness
17.2 km
Crescent City Historic District
29.9 km
James W. Townsend House
22.8 km
Trinity Episcopal Church
31.1 km
Melrose Historic District
32.2 km
Orange Springs Methodist Episcopal Church and Cemetery
23.2 km
Hubbard House
30 km
Kerr City Historic District
26.4 km
Morgan-Townsend House
28.9 km
Hastings Community Center
25.4 km
Bostwick School
20.7 km
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