Crestview in Okaloosa County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Okaloosa County
Photographed By K. McNair, September 20, 2020
1. Okaloosa County Marker
Okaloosa County, created by the Florida State Legislature in 1915, was formed from parts of Santa Rosa and Walton Counties. The influence of W.H. Mapoles, Sr., then a legislative representative from Walton County, was an important factor in the creation of the county. The name chosen for the new county was derived from Indian words variously interpreted as “black water,” “pleasant place,” or “a place of rest.” The first county seat was Milligan, a sawmill town. In 1917, Crestview was selected as the permanent county seat. Okaloosa County's economy is based on agriculture, forestry, and tourism.
Erected 1975 by the Board of County Commissioners, Okaloosa County in cooperation with Department of State. (Marker Number F-233.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 30° 45.67′ N, 86° 34.368′ W. Marker is in Crestview, Florida, in Okaloosa County. Marker can be reached from Main Street south of James Lee Boulevard (U.S. 90), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 E James Lee Blvd, Crestview FL 32536, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Okaloosa County (within shouting distance of this marker); Concord Lodge No. 50 F & AM (within shouting distance of this marker); Okaloosa County Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bush House (approx. 0.4
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Also see . . . Okaloosa County, Florida. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 24, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional commentary.
1. Marker reinstalled after building of new Courthouse.
After nearly 2 years this marker has been reinstalled in a different location at the new County Courthouse (completed in 2018).
The marker was removed in 2016 because the previous courthouse was demolished to allow the new courthouse to be built.
— Submitted October 15, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
Photographed By K. McNair, September 20, 2020
2. View of marker looking west on James Lee Blvd. (US-90)
Another marker, also titled Okaloosa County, can be seen in far distance next to the blue mailbox.
Photographed By K. McNair, September 20, 2020
3. Okaloosa County Marker at new Okaloosa County Courthouse.
Marker is just to right of light-pole.
Photographed By K. McNair, March 24, 2014
4. Okaloosa County Marker at old County Courthouse
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 29, 2016
5. Pole of Missing marker at previous courthouse
Marker removed pending demolition/reconstruction of County Courthouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 728 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 4. submitted on March 24, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 5. submitted on October 29, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
