Wewahitchka, Administrative division in Gulf County, Florida, United States
Wewahitchka is an administrative division in Gulf County, Florida, situated where State Roads 71 and 22 intersect. The community sits within a landscape shaped by swamps, wetlands, and the two lakes that give the place its name.
The community served as the county seat of Gulf County from 1925 until 1965, when administrative functions moved to Port St Joe. This period marked the height of the place's regional importance.
The name comes from a Native American language and refers to two circular lakes, Lake Julia and Lake Alice, that resemble a pair of eyes. These two bodies of water shape the local landscape and are visible to visitors.
The place is accessible via State Roads 71 and 22, offering entry to the surrounding lakes and swamp areas. Visitors should be prepared for variable weather and the humid environment typical of this region.
Local beekeepers harvest tupelo honey from white tupelo trees in the surrounding Apalachicola River Basin swamps, a tradition that shapes the regional food culture. This specific honey variety draws interest from food enthusiasts passing through the area.
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