1950-07-03
Founding
Cinco Bayou As we know it today, has experienced many changes have taken place since the town was founded on July 3, 1950.
1950's
Community
During the 1950s, the Town became a residential community supporting the increased activities at Eglin Air Force Base and the expanding commercial and tourist enterprises of the Fort Walton Beach area.
1960's
Town Hall
The 1960 census listed the Town with a population of 643, which numbered more than 150 at that time. In 1966, a portion of Andalusia Street was vacated and a new Town Hall was constructed. This building was to be the center of Town activity for the next 23 years.
1970's
Development
The 1970 census listed the Town’s population at 362. During the 1970s the trend toward commercial development continued. Eglin Parkway, Beal Parkway and Yacht Club Drive had all been widened to 4 lanes.
1980's
Infrastructure
By 1980, commercial activities had increased and there were 95 businesses in the Town with an estimated 600 employees. In the 1980s, Eglin Parkway was widened to six lanes and the Sea Way boat ramp was rebuilt an additional piers added. A picnic shelter was built in Laguna Park and a boardwalk and sand trails were constructed in Glenwood Park. During 1989 the new Town Hall was constructed on Yacht Club to provide a larger meeting place.
2000's
Turn of the Century
The 2000 census counted nearly 400 residents in the Town.
2013-12-12
Purple Hearth Town
On December 12th of 2013 Cinco Bayou became a Purple Heart Town.
