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1.Crestview
Submitted by:okaloosamls
September 1, 2008
FLIn 1916 Crestview was incorporated and granted a charter by the State of Florida. The name Crestview came from its location atop a range of woodlands between the Shoal River and the Yellow River; the rivers run nearly parallel west and east of Crestview. After the State of Florida formed Okaloosa County during 1915 from parts of Walton County on the west border and Santa Rosa County on the east border Crestview was named the county's seat of government in two years later and still is today.More
FLIn 1916 Crestview was incorporated and granted a charter by the State of Florida. The name Crestview came from its location atop a range of woodlands between the Shoal River and the Yellow River; the rivers run nearly parallel west and east of Crestview. After the State of Florida formed Okaloosa County during 1915 from parts of Walton County on the west border and Santa Rosa County on the east border Crestview was named the county's seat of government in two years later and still is today.

Boasting a population in excess of 50000 Crestview is situated at the intersection of three of Florida's most important highways; State Road Highway 85 US Highway 90 and Interstate 10. This lends the city the important distinction of "Hub City" of the Emerald Coast. With Pensacola 50 miles west of Crestview Tallahassee 120 miles east of Crestview and the clear blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico 30 miles south of Crestview the city offers something for everyone. Crestview sits higher above sea level than nearly any other point in Florida at 235 feet and at 65 inches it receives the most annual rainfall as well. In 1997 The State Department of Florida named Crestview a "Main Street City."

The CSX Railroad extends into Crestview along with the historic Old Spanish Trail that runs parallel with it. The Old Spanish Trail stretches from Jacksonville on the east coast of Florida to El Paso in central Texas and is nearly as long as Interstate 10. The Trail is full of Spanish English Indian and French history as those settlers travelled the Trail extensively.

13 years ago Crestview officially implemented the Community Redevelopment Agency Concept which governs new development and continued redevelopment in the vicinity of Crestview's historic downtown district. The agency instituted a plan for community redevelopment which was approved by the State of Florida's Community Affairs Department.
Date of Trip to Crestview, FL: September2008
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $1001-$2000
Who would stay in Crestview, FL: off,Adventure seekers,Beach lovers,City lovers,Families with small child,Families with teenagers,History buffs,Mountain lovers,Quiet singles,Romantic couples,Value travelers
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