Washington County, Administrative division in Florida, United States.
Washington County occupies 1502 square kilometers of land in northwestern Florida, containing pine forests, waterways, and agricultural territories between Panama City and Pensacola.
The county was established in 1825 and named after George Washington, making it among the first counties created after Florida became a United States territory.
The county maintains multiple heritage sites and historical markers that reflect the early settlements, native populations, and agricultural development of the Florida Panhandle region.
The county seat of Chipley provides governmental services, while State Road 77 and Interstate 10 offer primary transportation routes through the jurisdiction.
The county contains natural limestone formations and underground water systems that form part of the Floridan aquifer, supporting regional water resources.
Location: Florida
Inception: December 9, 1825
Capital city: Chipley
Shares border with: Holmes County, Bay County, Jackson County, Walton County
Website: http://washingtonfl.com
GPS coordinates: 30.61000,-85.67000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49
Miracle Strip Amusement Park
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Falling Waters State Park
18.5 km
Eden Gardens State Park
50.5 km
Ponce de Leon Springs State Park
26.9 km
Camp Helen State Park
48.3 km
Gulf World Marine Park
48.3 km
Hathaway Bridge
47.6 km
Pine Log State Forest
29.2 km
DeFuniak Springs Historic District
44.2 km
Man in the Sea Museum
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Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood
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Waits Mansion
20.8 km
St. Agatha's Episcopal Church
44.3 km
Sun Bright
44.9 km
First Presbyterian Church
40.6 km
Keith Cabin
39.3 km
Washington County Courthouse
22.5 km
South Third Street Historic District
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Walton County Courthouse
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Latimer Cabin
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Walton County Heritage Museum
44.3 km
Woman's Club of Chipley
23.1 km
St. Andrew School
48.6 km
Chipley City Hall
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The Vicarage
44.3 km
Perry L. Biddle House
44.8 km
Science and Discovery Center of Northwest Florida
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Science & Discovery Center of Northwest Florida
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