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Fourteen million gallons of water emerge daily from this spring, but as the water comes from an underground aquifer, water temperatures are year-round. Popular activities here include swimming and snorkeling, though various other recreational activities are possible around the park.
Ponce de Leon Springs State Recreation Area is a Florida State Park in Holmes County, Florida, United States, located in the town of Ponce de Leon. The initial acquisition of the park on September 4, 1970, used funds from the Land Acquisition Trust Fund for the stated purpose of developing, operating, and maintaining the property. The plan was to develop the park for outdoor recreation, historic conservation, and to offer abundant opportunities for nature appreciation and wildlife viewing. Today, it grants park-goers the opportunities to swim in the spring and hike along the park's nature trails.
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Erected in 1871, it was later moved to this location in DeFuniak Springs — somewhat ironically in front of the courthouse. From 1964 to 2015, the Confederate Battle Flag was flown at the site, but was changed by the County in 2015 to the First National Confederate Flag; and as of June 2020, calls to remove the flag entirely have been unsuccessful.
The third building on the lakeside of Circle Drive.
Housed in the former L&N railroad depot
The oldest continuously run library in Florida. It contains displays of medieval armor donated to the library.
Houses a visitor center.in the historic district. This is one of only three buildings, all historic, on the lake side of Circle Drive, that circumnavigate the lake. Phone number is for city hall.
A Certified Florida Farm Winery. Free wine tasting and tour of the facility.