The latitude and longitude coordinates (GPS waypoints) of the summit of Britton Hill are 30.98483(North), -86.28238 (West), and the approximate elevation is 345 feet (105 meters) above sea level. Britton Hill ranks 50th on the list of highest natural points in each state. Located in northern Walton County.
To get to Britton Hill, take I-10 on the Florida panhandle from either direction, and exit at Rt. 331, just south of De Funiak Springs. Take Rt. 331 North for about 20 miles until you see a sign on the right pointing to the Florida highpoint. From the sign, it is about 3 miles to the park's parking lot. The park is off N. County Highway 285.
Britton Hill was named by Hazel Slaughter Britton, the former postmistress for the town of Lakewood, Florida from 1966-1975. She was the daughter of Henry Britton, who purchased the renown Lake Lumber Company in 1900 and established the town of Lakewood in Florida's panhandle.
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