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Prosperity, Florida

Coordinates: 30°51′07″N 85°56′49″W / 30.85194°N 85.94694°W / 30.85194; -85.94694
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Prosperity is an unincorporated community in Holmes County, in the U.S. state of Florida.[1]

History

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

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Prosperity, Florida
  2. ^ "Holmes County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
  3. ^ Morgan, Philip (May 12, 1996). "Take a ride on weird side of Florida". Ocala Star-Banner. pp. 4B. Retrieved 7 June 2015.

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