Prosperity, Florida
Prosperity, Florida | |
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 Interactive map of Prosperity, Florida | |
| Coordinates: 30°51′07″N 85°56′49″W / 30.85194°N 85.94694°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Holmes |
| Post office established | 1898 |
| Post office closed | 1907 |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Prosperity is an unincorporated community in Holmes County, in the U.S. state of Florida.[1]
History
[edit]A post office called Prosperity was established in 1898, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The town's named was given by one its founders who believed the "coming of the post office seemed to hold a promise of prosperity".[3]
References
[edit]- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Prosperity, Florida
- ↑ "Holmes County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
- ↑ Morgan, Philip (May 12, 1996). "Take a ride on weird side of Florida". Ocala Star-Banner. pp. 4B. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
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30°51′07″N 85°56′49″W / 30.85194°N 85.94694°W