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History
Holmes County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 18,564. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county was 19,264. The county seat is Bonifay, Florida.
Holmes County was created in 1848. It is named for Thomas J. Holmes, who came from North Carolina to settle in the area about 1830.
The county has a total area of 489 square miles (1,266 km²), of which, 482 square miles (1,250 km²) of it is land and 6 square miles (16 km²) of it (1.28%) is water.
Incorporated City & Towns:
Unincorporated: Bethlehem
Source: Wikipedia - Holmes County, Florida
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County Location in Florida
Holmes County, Florida
Founded: January 8, 1848
County Seat: Bonifay
Total Area: 489 Square Miles
2000 Population: 18,564
Time Zone: Central
Holmes 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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