Putnam County, Florida

county in Florida, United States

Putnam County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. It was formed on January 18, 1849. As of 2020, 73,321 people lived there.[1] Putnam County's seat is Palatka.

Putnam County
Putnam County Courthouse
Putnam County Courthouse
Official seal of Putnam County
Map of Florida highlighting Putnam County
Location within the U.S. state of Florida
Map of the United States highlighting Florida
Florida's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 29°37′N 81°44′W / 29.61°N 81.74°W / 29.61; -81.74
Country United States
State Florida
FoundedJanuary 18, 1849
Named forBenjamin A. Putnam
SeatPalatka
Largest cityPalatka
Area
 • Total827 sq mi (2,140 km2)
 • Land728 sq mi (1,890 km2)
 • Water99 sq mi (260 km2)  12.0%
Population
 • Total73,321
 • Density101/sq mi (39/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitemain.putnam-fl.com

References change

  1. 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Putnam County, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 15, 2023.

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