Washington County, Administrative division in Florida, United States.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
The county maintains multiple heritage sites and historical markers that reflect the early settlements, native populations, and agricultural development of the Florida Panhandle region.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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Vortex Spring
32.1 km
Falling Waters State Park
18.9 km
Ponce de Leon Springs State Park
26.9 km
Pine Log State Forest
29.2 km
DeFuniak Springs Historic District
44.2 km
Waits Mansion
20.8 km
St. Agatha's Episcopal Church
44.3 km
Keith Cabin
39.3 km
Washington County Courthouse
22.5 km
South Third Street Historic District
22 km
Walton County Courthouse
44 km
Walton County Heritage Museum
44.3 km
Woman's Club of Chipley
23.1 km
Chipley City Hall
22.8 km
The Vicarage
44.3 kmCarl Pond
19.1 kmSun Lake
16 kmBonifay Theatre
20.2 kmHowell Bluff
27.7 kmSpring Lake Number One
40.6 kmKent Mill Lake
23.8 kmSpring Lake Number Two
40.8 kmDeFuniak Springs (freight)
44.2 kmWalton County Heritage Museum (Museum Depot)
44.2 kmWild Thang Airboat Tours
39.6 kmSand Pond Recreation Area
28.5 kmScenic viewpoint
19.5 kmFalling Water Sink
18.5 km
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