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History
Walton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 40,601. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county was 50,324. The county seat is DeFuniak Springs, Florida. The county is home to the highest point in Florida: Britton Hill at 345 feet.
Walton County was created in 1824. It was named for George Walton, Secretary of the Florida territory from 1821 to 1826.
In 1951, Mossy Head became the interchange point for a base railroad constructed between the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and Eglin Air Force Base.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,238 square miles (3,206 km²), of which, 1,058 square miles (2,739 km²) of it is land and 180 square miles (467 km²) of it (14.58%) is water.
Incorporated Cities & Towns:
Unincorporated Areas: Argyle | Eucheanna | Glendale | Grayton Beach | Miramar Beach | Mossy Head | Seaside | Santa Rosa Beach
National Protected Area: Choctawhatchee National Forest
Source: Wikipedia - Walton County, Florida
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County Location in Florida
Walton County, Florida
Founded: December 29, 1824
County Seat: DeFuniak Springs
Total Area: 1,238 Square Miles
2000 Population: 40,601
Time Zone: Central
Walton 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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