Prosperity, Florida
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
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Prosperity, Florida
- ↑ "Holmes County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
- ↑ Morgan, Philip (May 12, 1996). "Take a ride on weird side of Florida". Ocala Star-Banner. pp. 4B. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
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Coordinates: 30°51′07″N 85°56′49″W / 30.85194°N 85.94694°W
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