Moss Hill Methodist Church
Constructed before the Civil
War, Moss Hill was a place of
worship for Holmes Valley.
Constructed before the Civil
War, Moss Hill was a place of
worship for Holmes Valley.
Falling Waters State Park
These timbers were once part
of a mill powered by the fall at
Falling Waters State Park.
These timbers were once part
of a mill powered by the fall at
Falling Waters State Park.
Welcome to Historic Washington County, Florida!
The Washington County Historical Society
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Welcome to the new internet home of the
Washington County Historical Society!
Located in the beautiful and historic town of
Chipley, Florida, we are dedicated to saving
and protecting the history of Florida's fifth
oldest county.
Established by the Florida Territorial Council
on December 28, 1829, Washington County
is located in the hill and lake country of
Northwest Florida. Its recorded history dates
back more than 300 years to the days of the
Spanish explorers and missionaries,
although Native Americans occupied parts of
the county for thousands of years.
Much of this history can be explored at the
Washington County Historical Society's
Museum and Research Library in downtown
Chipley.
In addition to unique displays of artifacts
important to Washington County history, the
Museum provides public access to
collections of photographs and historic
documents. We also sell books and other
materials detailing the rich history of
Washington County, Florida.
Washington County Historical Society!
Located in the beautiful and historic town of
Chipley, Florida, we are dedicated to saving
and protecting the history of Florida's fifth
oldest county.
Established by the Florida Territorial Council
on December 28, 1829, Washington County
is located in the hill and lake country of
Northwest Florida. Its recorded history dates
back more than 300 years to the days of the
Spanish explorers and missionaries,
although Native Americans occupied parts of
the county for thousands of years.
Much of this history can be explored at the
Washington County Historical Society's
Museum and Research Library in downtown
Chipley.
In addition to unique displays of artifacts
important to Washington County history, the
Museum provides public access to
collections of photographs and historic
documents. We also sell books and other
materials detailing the rich history of
Washington County, Florida.
| Museum and Research Library The Washington County Historical Society Chipley, Florida |
The Possum Monument
This unique memorial faces
State Highway 77 in Wausau,
Florida.
This unique memorial faces
State Highway 77 in Wausau,
Florida.
Historic Sites of
Washington County, Florida
Washington County, Florida
Legends and Ghost Stories of
Washington County, Florida
Washington County, Florida
The Battle of Vernon
On September 28, 1864, the
men and boys of Washington
County fought a large force of
Union raiders.
On September 28, 1864, the
men and boys of Washington
County fought a large force of
Union raiders.
Historical Records and Archives
Washington County, Florida
Washington County, Florida
Moss Hill
Methodist Church
To learn more about one of
Florida's oldest standing
churches, click here.
Methodist Church
To learn more about one of
Florida's oldest standing
churches, click here.
| The Washington County Historical Society is located at the intersection of U.S. 90 and State Road 77 (Under the old Water Tower) in Chipley, Florida |
The Battle of
Vernon, Florida
To learn more about
Washington County's Civil
War battle, click here.
Vernon, Florida
To learn more about
Washington County's Civil
War battle, click here.
| The Legend of the Lime Sink One of Washington County's best known ghost stories, this story has been part of the folklore of Chipley for many years and is based in actual history. Click Here to Read More. |
Falling Waters
State Park
To learn more about Florida's
tallest waterfall and Falling
Waters, click here.
State Park
To learn more about Florida's
tallest waterfall and Falling
Waters, click here.
Site of Early
Oil Exploration
To learn more about the site
of one of Florida's first oil
wells, click here.
Oil Exploration
To learn more about the site
of one of Florida's first oil
wells, click here.
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Follow these buttons to read transcriptions of
records and articles about historical events in
Washington County:
records and articles about historical events in
Washington County:
| The Fiddling Ghost of Boynton Island There is an old story that strange music can be heard from the swamps of the Choctawhatchee River in Washington County. Click here to Read More. |
| The Washington County Volcano One of Washington County's more unique legends tells the story of a volcano that once erupted from a local hilltop. Is it true or not? Click here to Read More. |
The Possum Monument
Wausau, Florida
To learn more about Florida's
most unusual monument, click
here.
Wausau, Florida
To learn more about Florida's
most unusual monument, click
here.
Follow these links to learn more about
important events and places in the history of
Washington County:
important events and places in the history of
Washington County:
| San Carlos de Chacatos A 17th Century Spanish Mission in Washington County, Florida. |
Historic Downtown
Chipley, Florida
To learn more about Chipley's
rich railroad history,
Chipley, Florida
To learn more about Chipley's
rich railroad history,
W.D. Chipley Monument
Chipley, Florida
To learn more about the man
who brought Chipley to life,
Chipley, Florida
To learn more about the man
who brought Chipley to life,
Downtown Chipley
Rich in history, Chipley's
unique downtown is centered
around the railroad that gave
the town its life.
Rich in history, Chipley's
unique downtown is centered
around the railroad that gave
the town its life.
| Pioneer Forts A number of log forts protected Washington County's early citizens. |
| Copyright 2008 by the Washington County Historical Society |
| The Battle of Vernon A detailed account of the Battle of Vernon, fought on Hard Labor Creek in 1864. |