Calhoun County, Florida

Calhoun County is a county in Florida. It is named after John C. Calhoun. He lived in South Carolina and was a member of the United States Senate. He later became the President of the United States.

Calhoun County
Calhoun County Courthouse in Blountstown
Location within the U.S. state of Florida
Florida's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 30°25′N 85°12′W
Country United States
State Florida
FoundedJanuary 26, 1838
Named forJohn C. Calhoun
SeatBlountstown
Largest cityBlountstown
Area
  Total574 sq mi (1,490 km2)
  Land567 sq mi (1,470 km2)
  Water7.0 sq mi (18 km2)  1.22 %%
Population
  Estimate 
(2015)
14,462
  Density26/sq mi (10/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.calhouncountyfl.org
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