Washington County

Washington County is an administrative division in northwestern Florida located between Panama City and Pensacola. The landscape features pine forests, waterways, and farmland that shape the character of the region.

The county was established in 1825 and named after George Washington, making it among Florida's first administrative divisions created after the territory became part of the United States. This early founding shaped the broader development of the Panhandle region.

The county maintains multiple heritage sites and historical markers that reflect the early settlements, native populations, and agricultural development of the Florida Panhandle region.

Chipley serves as the administrative center and provides key services for the region. State Road 77 and Interstate 10 are the primary routes that connect and traverse the county.

The county sits above limestone formations and underground water systems that form part of the Floridan aquifer, creating a major water reserve for the broader region. These geological structures remain hidden from view but are crucial to how the area sustains itself.

Location: Florida

Inception: December 9, 1825

Capital city: Chipley

Reference: 12-133

Shares border with: Holmes County, Bay County, Jackson County, Walton County

Website: http://washingtonfl.com

GPS coordinates: 30.61000,-85.67000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 07:24