Putnam County, Florida

Putnam County
Putnam County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of 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

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.

References

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

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