Where is lake defuniak

Skip to Main Content. Loading Close. Do Not Show Again Close. Turrets, double verandas, classic fluted columns, gingerbread trim, and window dormers all resulted in interesting architecture. When the railroad began operation in , "Open Pond" was identified as a railroad stop. Cultural, educational, and religious activities came early when the town was chosen as a winter home for the New York Chautauqua. The Florida Chautauqua program continued from to and attracted thousands of visitors to DeFuniak Springs.

Programs were held in tents and small buildings near the lake until the Chautauqua "Hall of Brotherhood," with its 4, seat auditorium, was built in The growing town was the home of the State Normal School c. Influence of the Chautauqua movement is very much alive in DeFuniak Springs. In , local residents revived the historic event through the Florida Chautauqua Center, Inc. Another organization formed in called the Florida Chautauqua Assembly, Inc.

These homes, buildings and churches are all located on Circle Drive in the historic district of DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Boating: Kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and boats propelled by e lectric motors of one 1 horsepower or less. Stage, sound system. Call Cindy Permenter i n Mayor's office at , ext. Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood, 95 Circle Drive. First floor available for weddings, seminars, meetings and special events.

Includes catering kitchen, ADA assessible restrooms. Call Cindy Permenter in Mayor's office at , ext. Fishing: Allowed from piers, banks of Lake DeFuniak except in designated, roped-off swimming area , , kayaks canoes, and boats with electric motors only. Vehicles: Parking permitted on Circle Drive and designated area along the boat ramp next to the historic Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood located at 95 Circle Drive except during special events. Visitors Center Circle Drive.

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Lake DeFuniak. Chautauqua Brotherhood Hall. St Agatha's Episcopal Church. Circle Drive around the lake, DeFuniak Springs. Mansion in Historic Defuniak Springs.