Prosperity, Florida

Unincorporated community in Florida, U.S.

Prosperity is an unincorporated community in Holmes County, in the U.S. state of Florida.[1]

## History

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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

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1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Prosperity, Florida
2. ^ "Holmes County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
3. ^ 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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Municipalities and communities of Holmes County, Florida, United States

County seat: Bonifay

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* Bonifay

Towns|

* Esto
* Noma
* Ponce de Leon
* Westville

Unincorporated
communities|

* Bethlehem
* Cerrogordo
* Gritney
* Prosperity
* Sweet Gum Head

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30°51′07″N 85°56′49″W﻿ / ﻿30.85194°N 85.94694°W﻿ / 30.85194; -85.94694

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