Chipley, County seat in Washington County, Florida, United States.
Chipley is the county seat of Washington County in Florida's Panhandle region. The community center spans a small urban area and connects local schools, administrative buildings, and historic sites in a compact layout.
The settlement was renamed in 1882 after William Dudley Chipley, president of the Pensacola and Atlantic Railroad. This change marked the town's connection to the region's expanding railroad infrastructure.
The Washington County Courthouse and Historic District on South Third Street anchor the downtown area. These locations show how the community maintains its past and incorporates it into daily life.
Key locations like the courthouse and historic district are walkable and form the city center. Visitors find easy navigation in this small, manageable layout.
Falling Waters State Park sits nearby and is known for its natural sinkhole with clear water. This geographic feature draws nature lovers and divers to the surrounding region.
Location: Washington County
Inception: 1882
Elevation above the sea: 36 m
Website: http://cityofchipley.com
GPS coordinates: 30.77917,-85.53917
Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:25
Florida Caverns State Park
29.5 km
Falling Waters State Park
5.8 km
Ponce de Leon Springs State Park
37.9 kmWaddells Mill Pond Site
22.8 km
Waits Mansion
13.7 km
Joseph W. Russ Jr. House
29 km
Great Oaks
37.5 km
Marianna Historic District
30.1 km
St. Luke Baptist Church
30.2 km
Keith Cabin
32.4 km
Jackson County Courthouse
29.9 km
Washington County Courthouse
214 m
South Third Street Historic District
572 m
Ely-Criglar House
29.1 km
Theophilus West House
30 km
Erwin House
37.2 km
Woman's Club of Chipley
685 m
Chipley City Hall
269 mSun Lake
15 kmBonifay Theatre
13.6 kmKent Mill Lake
16.4 kmMerritts Mill Pond
35.6 km9 Hole Golf Course
30.9 kmCaverns Visitors Center
30.1 kmSugar Mill
30.5 kmCCC Worker
30.1 kmScenic viewpoint
32.2 kmFalling Water Sink
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