Did you know at one time Calhoun County extended all the way to the Gulf of Mexico? In 1913 part of the county was transferred to Bay County and in 1925 the southern part of Calhoun County was separated as Gulf County. The Census in 2010 showed Calhoun County to be the 5th-least populous county in Florida. It’s county seat is in Blountstown. It was named for the South Carolina Senator John C. Calhoun and it covers 574 square miles with only 7 square miles of that being water. Calhoun County was created in 1838. Calhoun County has 2 high schools. One in Altha and the other in Blountstown. Calhoun County is not served by any US Highways or Interstates. They do have an airport in Calhoun County located 5 miles northwest of Blountstown.
A few places to visit while in Calhoun County is on Hwy 20 just outside the Sheriffs office you will find the only Florida Historic Marker that is in 2 languages, English and Apalachicola. The marker tells the story of the Apalachicola Creek Indians who in 1815 permanently settled in Calhoun County. Also M&B Railroad Memorial Park. There you can see a locomotive that was built in 1911. Blountstown Greenway, Panhandle Pioneer Settlement, and A River Runs through it (Chipola River Outfitters) are on the list of places to visit as well.
Calhoun County offers plenty of elbow room and encourages you to just go with the flow. So if you have time, check out the County for a relaxing day.
