Washington County
FLGenWeb
Washington
County FLGenWeb is a free genealogical site about the history
of the county. We hope you find helpful clues for your research of
ancestors and relatives of Washington county.
Please consider contributing your pieces of Washington county family history. Corrections, updates, and additions to this site are always welcome. Our combined efforts can keep this a great site for all who visit!
County Coordinator: Norma Hass normahass01@gmail.com
Co-Coordinator: YOU? Washington FLGenWeb needs a local co-coordinator to provide more helpful responses to
queries. Are you familiar with the area? Do you have a family tree
connection to the county? Are you experienced at researching in Washington
County? If your answer to any one of these questions is 'YES,' please volunteer to be a co-coordinator.
State Coordinator:
Denise Wells
Assistant State Coordinator:
Jeff Kemp
Washington County was created in 1825. It was named in honor of George
Washington, the first President of the United States. This new county's boundaries were carved
from Jackson and Walton counties. Calhoun County was a neighbor of Washington County before Bay county was created.
In 1913, Washington County lost some territory to help form Bay county.
The county seat was located at Vernon on the banks of Holmes Creek.
Chipley is now the county seat, named in honor of Colonel William D.
Chipley, a railroad official.
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