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@Defuniak Springs

12/21/2021

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The town was founded during the late 19th century as a resort development by the officers of the Pensacola and Atlantic Railroad, a subsidiary of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. The town contains several historically significant landmarks. The Walton County Library is located on Circle Drive, the oldest existing library in the state of Florida.[7] The library contains antiquities, including an impressive medieval weapon collection, in addition to many first-edition books. Also situated on Circle Drive are the Walton County Heritage Museum, housed in the former L&N railroad depot, and St. Agatha's Episcopal Church, built in 1895–1896.

Of special interest is the Walton-DeFuniak Library (noted above) which is in use today, in and has been in operation since 1887. Take the time to go inside, the librarians are pleasant and helpful and are happy to offer a mini guided tour.  There are interesting exhibits inside, including a collection of medieval armor from the Crusades and muskets from the American colonial era.

Photo Opportunities (see www.whatthreewords.com locations by inserting 3 words into site)
 .. Defuniak Historical District ...
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 .. The Walton-DeFuniak Library - exterior and interior ... ///humbler.sensitivity.muddle
 .. The former L&N railroad depot downtown - from the center tracks XXX see wiki for depot
 .. The Big Little Store
 .. Historical Buildings -
 
https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/defuniak-springs-florida.html


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