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History
Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 20,973. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county was 22,299. The county seat is Chipley, Florida. Washington County is a prohibition or entirely dry county
Washington County was created in 1825. It was named for George Washington, first President of the United States.
The county courthouse was located in Vernon during the early part of this century until a railroad town in northeastern Washington County, Chipley, became the new and present county seat in 1927.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 616 square miles (1,595 km²), of which, 580 square miles (1,502 km²) of it is land and 36 square miles (93 km²) of it (5.82%) is water.
Incorporated Cities & Towns:
Unincorporated Areas: Bahoma | Bells Mill | Bradford | Brock Crossroad | Crystal Lake | Gilberts Mill | Hinsons Crossroads | Holmes Valley | Hulaw | Johnson Crossroad | Live Oak | Millers Ferry | New Hope | Poplar Head | Red Head | Sylvania | Whitehead Crossroads
Source: Wikipedia - Washington County, Florida
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County Location in Florida
Washington County, Florida
Founded: December 9, 1825
County Seat: Chipley
Total Area: 616 Square Miles
2000 Population: 20,973
Time Zone: Central
Washington 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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