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(850) 639-2605 [email protected] 211 N. Hwy 71, Wewahitchka, FL 32465
Gulf County, Florida Panhandle
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The City of Wewahitchka

Home to roughly 1,800 residents along the shores of the famed Dead Lakes, Wewahitchka — a Seminole word meaning "water eyes" — is proud of its natural beauty and its title as the Tupelo Honey Capital of the World.

1,800+
Residents Proud to Call Wewahitchka Home
#1
Tupelo Honey Capital of the World
About Our City

Known for Water, Honey, and Small-Town Charm

Nestled along the Dead Lakes in Gulf County, Wewahitchka gets its name from the Seminole phrase for "water eyes," a nod to the distinctive round lakes scattered across the landscape. The city is proud home to celebrated Tupelo Honey producers and offers residents and visitors small-town hospitality with easy access to Florida's Gulf Coast.

City Hall serves as the hub for local government, utility services, permitting, and public records. We're committed to transparency, responsive service, and preserving the natural resources that make Wewahitchka a special place to live.

Fair Housing

The City of Wewahitchka promotes Fair Housing for all persons. For additional questions on fair housing, please contact City Hall at the number or address below.

Records Custodian

All public records in this office may be obtained by directing a public records request to the following custodian:

Rachel Jackson, City Clerk
211 N. Hwy 71, PO Box 966, Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850) 639-2605 · [email protected]

1,800+
Residents
1875
Year Established
4
City Commissioners
Gulf
County, Florida

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