Discover Blountstown
Blountstown became Calhoun County's seat after county officials and voters shifted the courthouse from Abe Springs in 1880. The Apalachicola River and the county's early settlement pattern help explain that administrative change. Florida Memory's archival history and a county recovery document both record the relocation, while the local library offers a place to explore the area's broader heritage.
More about Blountstown
The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement in Blountstown brings together historic buildings from across the region. Its collection is useful for understanding everyday life and rural architecture over time, rather than presenting one building as a complete portrait of the county. Check the settlement's own visitor information before planning a visit.
Blountstown remains the county's civic center, with public institutions that serve communities spread across a largely rural landscape. The courthouse story, river setting and heritage collection each describe a different layer of the town: local government, geography and cultural memory.
Sources
- Florida Memory: History of Calhoun County: https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/321084
- Calhoun County Public Library: History: https://ccpl-fl.net/history/
- Calhoun County: Long-Term Recovery Plan: https://www.calhouncountyfl.gov/uploads/2020/09/draft-calhoun-county-long-term-recovery-plan.pdf
