Britton Hill
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| Britton Hill | |
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| Elevation | 345 feet (105 meters) |
| Location | Florida, USA |
| Range | Florida Ridge Hills |
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| Topo map | USGS Green Hill |
| Type | Sedimentary |
| Age of rock | Tertiary |
| Easiest route | paved road, non-technical |
Britton Hill is the highest point in the state of Florida, USA, with a summit elevation of 345 feet (105 meters) above mean sea level. Britton Hill is the lowest state highpoint in the United States, 103 feet (31 m) lower than the next lowest highpoint, Ebright Azimuth in Delaware. It is even lower than the highest point in Washington D.C., Tenleytown, at 429 feet (125 m). It is located at 30° 59' 18″N, 86° 16' 55″W in northern Walton County near the town of Lakewood, Florida.
The hill is located just off County Road 285 about 2 miles southeast of Florala, Alabama. A small park called Lakewood Park marks the high point and features a monument, trails and an information board.
 A view of the surrounding countryside from atop Britton Hill. |
 A marker sits atop the hill. |
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