Weirsdale, Florida

Town in Florida, U.S.

Former gymnasium for the local school, now a country music venue

Weirsdale is a town in Marion County, Florida, United States. It is located near the intersection of State Road 25 and State Road 42. The community is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

A post office called Weirsdale has been in operation since 1892.[1] Weirsdale has historically been centered on the citrus packing industry.[2]

Geography

Weirsdale is located at 28°58′54″N 81°55′28″W / 28.9817°N 81.9244°W / 28.9817; -81.9244 (28.9817, -81.9244).[3]

References

  1. ^ "Marion County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
  2. ^ Callahan, Joe (October 14, 1996). "An age gone by". Ocala Star-Banner. p. 7. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.

External links

  • Ocala/Marion County Visitors & Convention Bureau
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