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The springs were the first tourist attraction in Florida. [3] In the 1860s, Samuel O. Howse bought the 242 acres [3] surrounding the headwaters of the Silver River.Several years after the American Civil War, the springs began to attract tourists from the North via steamboats up the Silver River. [4]
Ocala (/ oʊ ˈ k æ l ə / oh-KAL-ə) is a city in and the county seat of Marion County, Florida, United States. [8] Located in North Central Florida, the city's population was 63,591 as of the 2020 census, up from 56,315 at the 2010 census and making it the 43rd-most populated city in Florida. [5]
Protected areas of Marion County, Florida (2 C, 11 P) Pages in category "Tourist attractions in Marion County, Florida" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.
The Tuscawilla Park Historic District is a historic district in Ocala, Florida. It is bounded by Northeast 4th Street, Sanchez Avenue, 2nd Street, Tuscawilla Avenue, and Watula Street. It encompasses approximately 20 acres, and contains 37 historic buildings. On March 30, 1988, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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The community is part of the Ocala metropolitan area. It was first listed as a CDP for the 2020 census, at which time it had a population of 2,844. [2] One of Florida's first tourist attractions, the springs drew visitors even before the U.S. Civil War. Glass-bottom boats have been a popular way to see the 242-acre (98 ha) complex. A small ...