Inverness, County seat in Citrus County, Florida, US.
Description
Inverness is a city in Citrus County, Florida, where residential neighborhoods blend with small commercial areas and green spaces. The downtown core features traditional brick buildings and tree-lined streets that give the place a small-town character.
History
The settlement was founded in 1868 as Tompkinsville before Scottish immigrants renamed it to reflect their homeland. The new name stuck because of the geographic similarities those settlers noticed in the landscape.
Culture
The Valerie Theatre in downtown serves as a gathering place where residents and visitors attend theater shows, concerts, and local events together. It functions as a social hub that brings the community together throughout the year.
Practical
Visitors find typical small-town amenities such as restaurants, shops, and public spaces for relaxing and walking. The flat terrain and compact layout make it easy to explore on foot without needing transportation.
Did you know?
The city serves as the administrative center for the county, making it the hub for local government services and decisions affecting the wider region. This role shapes how the community operates and grows.
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Chinsegut Hill Manor House
24.4 km
Fort Cooper State Park
3.8 km
Old Citrus County Courthouse
31 mEtna Turpentine Camp Archeological Site
22.4 km
Hernando Beach and Community Park
8.3 km
Crystal River Old City Hall
26.6 km
Masonic Temple of Citrus Lodge No. 118, F. and A.M.
88 mHálpata Tastanaki Preserve
20.8 km
Floral City Historic District
10.2 km
Old Hernando Elementary School
8.1 km
Floral City Heritage Hall Museum
10.2 km
Valerie Theatre
100 mChinsegut National Wildlife Refuge
24.5 kmCitrus Springs Golf & Country Club
22.1 kmBrentwood
14.7 kmTwisted Oaks Golf Club
15.3 kmCitrus Hills Golf & Country Club
11.1 kmSkyview at Terra Vista
13.1 kmHighlands Course
16.9 kmQuarry Course
17.5 kmRanch Course
17.9 kmSummerGlen Golf Club
24.8 kmCaptain Mike’s “Swimming With The Manatees”
26.1 kmHistoric Duval House
10.2 kmAlpaca Magic
18.5 kmCitrus County Art League Center and Theater
11.4 kmChaplin A. Dinkins, III Memorial Park
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