Willis, Florida

Coordinates: 30°33′11″N 85°11′12″W / 30.5531°N 85.1867°W / 30.5531; -85.1867
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Willis is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Florida, United States. It is located on State Road 73, one mile north of Chason, Florida.[1] Willis was settled by 1895.[2] An alleged bank robber, Thomas Powell, arrested for possession of explosives in 1914 was from Willis,[3] as was a man, William A. Brooks, convicted of embezzlement.[4]

Geography[edit]

Willis is located at 30°33′11″N 85°11′12″W / 30.5531°N 85.1867°W / 30.5531; -85.1867 (30.5531, -85.1867).[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "West Calhoun, 1936". Maps Etc. Florida Center for Instructional Technology. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  2. ^ The Encyclopedia Britannica Vol. IX. New York, NY: Rand, McNally & Co. 1903. p. 338. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  3. ^ "Allege Plot on Bank Found at Blountstown". The Tampa Tribune. December 3, 1914. p. 1.
  4. ^ "Ex-Postmaster Is Found Guilty of Embezzlement". Pensacola News Journal. November 3, 1915. p. 1.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.