Willis, Florida Explained

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]

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Geography

Willis is located at 30.5531°N -85.1867°W (30.5531, -85.1867).[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: West Calhoun, 1936. Maps Etc . Florida Center for Instructional Technology . 4 May 2024.
  2. Book: The Encyclopedia Britannica Vol. IX . 1903 . Rand, McNally & Co. . New York, NY . 338 . 4 May 2024.
  3. News: Allege Plot on Bank Found at Blountstown . The Tampa Tribune . December 3, 1914 . 1 . en.
  4. News: Ex-Postmaster Is Found Guilty of Embezzlement . Pensacola News Journal . 3 November 1915 . 1.
  5. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.

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