Vernon Florida Map

About Vernon, Florida

Vernon is a locality in Washington County, Florida, United States. It is a small community with a population of 815. The population density is 58.6 people per km². Vernon is located at 30.6230°N, 85.7122°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 32462.

Vernon rests in the heart of a landscape that breathes with a quiet, persistent life. It lies 26.4 miles north of Lynn Haven, FL (from Lynn Haven, FL: bearing 352°T), and is situated 15.1 miles southwest of Chipley. The land here is gently contoured, a study in subtle elevations that guide the slow, deliberate flow of Holmes Creek. This waterway, a constant, murmuring presence, carves its path through the terrain, its banks often softened by a verdant growth that speaks of the region's generous rainfall. Becton Pond, a mere mile distant, mirrors the sky in its placid surface, a testament to the inland character of this place, far from the salt-laced winds and crashing waves of any distant coast. The air itself often carries a humid, earthy scent, particularly after a summer shower, a rich perfume of damp soil and sun-warmed pine needles. The history of Vernon is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that dot the surrounding countryside, a history tied to the land and the slow, steady rhythm of its development. For generations, the local economy has drawn its sustenance from the earth, with agriculture forming the backbone of its existence, cultivating crops that thrive under the subtropical sun. The nearby Pine Log State Forest, though a considerable distance away, hints at the broader woodland heritage of the region, a wilder counterpoint to the cultivated fields. While no grand pronouncements mark its founding, Vernon’s story is etched in the weathered facades of its older buildings and the enduring traditions of its residents, a community that has learned to live in concert with the land, finding its distinctive character in the quiet hum of everyday life and the enduring presence of Holmes Creek.

About This Vernon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Vernon, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.62297, -85.712153. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Vernon and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Vernon includes the ZIP code (32462), telephone area code (850), county seat of Washington County (Chipley), and school district assignment (Washington County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Vernon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.