Walton County, Florida
Walton County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. It was formed on December 29, 1824. As of 2020, 75,305 people lived there.[1] Walton County's seat is DeFuniak Springs.
| Walton County, Florida | |
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| Map | |
| Map of Florida highlighting Walton County Location in the state of Florida | |
| Map of the USA highlighting Florida Florida's location in the U.S. | |
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| Founded | December 29, 1824 |
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| Seat | DeFuniak Springs |
| Largest City | Miramar Beach |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
1,240 sq mi (3,212 km²) 1,038 sq mi (2,688 km²) 202 sq mi (523 km²), 16.3% |
| Population - (2020) - Density |
75,305 73/sq mi (28/km²) |
| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Website: www.co.walton.fl.us | |
| Named for: George Walton Jr. | |
| County flag | Flag of Walton County, Florida |
Walton County, Florida Media
- Britton Hill, Florida.JPG
Britton Hill, Florida's highest point at 345 feet (105 m), is located in northern Walton County
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Walton County Courthouse, 2008
- Knox Hill (Walton County, Florida - 2004).jpg
The hilly terrain of Walton County differs from most of the rest of Florida.
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South Walton contains many neighborhoods nestled in sugary-white sand dunes.
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The coast of Walton County is fringed by emerald Gulf waters.
View of sunset on the beach off Florida State Road 30A, in Walton County
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Walton County, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
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