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]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Prosperity, Florida
  2. "Holmes County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
  3. 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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