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Walton County memories and DeFuniak Springs history
Kennedy recounts Walton county origins from Florida's panhandle, noting early settlers from Scotland and North Carolina, the Chautauqua era beginnings in the 1880s, and DeFuniak Springs as a healthful tourist center. He praises local hospitality, education, leaders, and the Tourist Club's role in preserving regional heritage for future visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Kennedy
DeFuniak Springs
Florida
Walton County
de Wemink
Terriory
Blackwater River
Choctawhatchie River
Gulf of Fezico
Yellow River
Santa Rosa County
Holmes Swanty
Wanita
Blue Ridge Mountains
United States
Walton Aeouty
Scotland
North Carolina
Neil Melendon
John L. McKinera
John Newton
McLean
McVaskill
McKinnon
DeFuniak
North
South
Latter-Day Theological School
Atlanta
Nashville
Vicksburg
Chickamaugaa
Lake
Lake DeFuniak, In Honor of Mr. DeFuniak
Kentucky
Chautauqua
Chautauqua Hotel and Tabernacle
Heaun