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City Profile: DeFuniak Springs
Published: July 9, 2008
Last Updated On: March 10, 2011
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DeFuniak Springs gives you a glimpse of the past with its historic buildings.
Photo Credit: City of DeFuniak Springs
Discover a bit of Florida history in DeFuniak Springs.
In DeFuniak Springs, special points of interest include the Walton-Defuniak Library, the oldest library in Florida continuously operating froom the same facility and still serving the public. It contains a priceless collection of weaponry, some of which dates back to the Crusades.
Also of interest are the Murray Theater, renovated to its original splendor; the Chautauqua Winery, one of Florida's largest wineries, offering free tours and wine tasting daily; and the historic Hotel DeFuniak.
Founded in 1880, DeFuniak Springs was chosen as a winter home for the New York Chautauqua, a cultural, educational and religious organization. Its influence is still very much alive today. DeFuniak's own Chautauqua Season continues to be celebrated, beginning in February with the Chautauqua Assembly and culminating in late April with the Chautauqua Festival.
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09/03/2010
The freshwater lakes, streams and rivers around DeFuniak Springs offer great largemouth bass and pan fishing. The fishing is good year round, but in the spring, the action really heats up.
Flag This As Inappropriate09/01/2010
What type of fishing is in your area and is it seasonal?
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