Marion County, Administrative county in central Florida, US
Marion County covers 1,580 square miles of land in Florida, featuring rolling hills, live oaks, pines, and palm trees throughout the territory.
The county was established on March 14, 1844, named after Francis Marion, a military commander who led guerrilla operations during the American Revolutionary War.
The Appleton Museum of Art and Marion Theatre present regular exhibitions and performances, contributing to the cultural development of the region.
The county maintains multiple nature preserves and parks, offering hiking trails, camping grounds, and water activities for outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
With over 1,200 horse farms across its territory, Marion County stands as a major center for thoroughbred breeding and training in North America.
Location: Florida
Inception: March 14, 1844
Capital city: Ocala
Shares border with: Putnam County, Citrus County, Volusia County, Lake County, Sumter County, Levy County, Alachua County
Website: http://marioncountyfl.org
GPS coordinates: 29.21000,-82.06000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:18
Silver Springs
1 km
Devil's Den
42.4 km
Silver Springs State Park
1.2 km
Six Gun Territory
870 m
Wild Waters
761 m
Fort King
3.2 km
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park
31.7 km
Appleton Museum of Art
1.7 km
Coca-Cola Bottling Plant
7.6 km
Welaka State Forest
47.1 km
Mount Royal
46.3 km
Bert Dosh Memorial Bridge
7.2 km
Juniper Prairie Wilderness
36.2 km
The Ritz Apartment
6.2 km
Silver River Museum
2.6 km
Micanopy Historic District
39.4 km
United Hebrews of Ocala
7.3 km
East Hall
4.9 km
Church of the Mediator
39.3 km
Dunnellon Boomtown Historic District
43 km
Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area
36.8 km
Micanopy Historical Society Museum
39.4 km
James W. Townsend House
35 km
E. C. Smith House
7.1 km
T. W. Randall House
10 km
Orange Springs Methodist Episcopal Church and Cemetery
34.4 km
John A. King House
27.7 km
Tuscawilla Park Historic District
7.4 kmReviews
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