Putnam County, Florida

Putnam County
Putnam County Courthouse
Official seal of Putnam County
Map of Florida highlighting Putnam County
Location within the U.S. state of Florida
Map of the United States highlighting Florida
Florida's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 29°37′N 81°44′W / 29.61°N 81.74°W / 29.61; -81.74
Country United States
State Florida
FoundedJanuary 18, 1849
Named forBenjamin A. Putnam
SeatPalatka
Largest cityPalatka
Area
 • Total827 sq mi (2,140 km2)
 • Land728 sq mi (1,890 km2)
 • Water99 sq mi (260 km2)  12.0%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total73,321[1]
 • Density101/sq mi (39/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitemain.putnam-fl.com

Putnam County is a county located in the northern part of the state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 73,321.[2] Its county seat is Palatka.[3]

Putnam County comprises the Palatka, Florida Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the JacksonvilleKingsland—Palatka, Florida—Georgia Combined Statistical Area. The county is centrally located between Jacksonville, Gainesville, St. Augustine, and Daytona Beach.

  1. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Putnam County, Florida". Archived from the original on June 21, 2018. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
  2. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 14, 2014.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.