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History
Calhoun County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 13,017. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county was 13,410. The county seat is Blountstown, Florida.
Calhoun County was created in 1838. It was named for John C. Calhoun, member of the U.S. Senate from South Carolina and the seventh U.S. vice president, serving under John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 574 square miles (1,488 km²), of which, 567 square miles (1,469 km²) of it is land and 7 square miles (18 km²) of it (1.22%) is water. The county is bounded on the east by the Apalachicola River and is bisected by the Chipola River, site of Look and Tremble Shoals.
Incorporated Cities:
Unincorporated Areas: Abe Springs | Broad Branch | Chason | Chipola | Cox | Eufala | Fisher Corner | Frink | Gaskins | Henderson Mill | Iolee | Kinard | Leonards | Maryville | McNeal | New Hope | Ocheesee Landing | Ocheeseulga | Pine Island | Rollins Corner | Scotts Ferry | Selman | Willis
Source: Wikipedia - Calhoun County, Florida
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County Location in Florida
Calhoun County, Florida
Founded: January 26, 1838
County Seat: Blountstown
Total Area: 574 Square Miles
2000 Population: 13,017
Time Zone: Central
Calhoun County Website
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"The Sunshine State"
Florida's location in the United States |
Florida - A state in the southeast United States bordering on the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Florida was admitted as the 27th state on March 3, 1845.
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Capital - Tallahassee
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Largest City - Jacksonville
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Bird - Mockingbird
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Flower - Orange Blossom
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Mammals - Florida Panther, Manatee, Bottle-nosed Dolphin
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Motto - In God We Trust
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Reptile - American Alligator
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Shell - Horse Conch
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Time Zones - Central and Eastern
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Tree - Sabal Palmetto
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67 Florida Counties
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