Sparr, Florida
Aerial photo of Sparr, Fl
Sparr is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Florida, United States, located near the intersection of and . The community is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History[]
A post office called Sparr has been in operation since 1882.[1] The place was originally named after Daniel Souter, a local land owner.[2]
Geography[]
Sparr is located at 29°20′18″N 82°06′46″W / 29.3383°N 82.1128°WCoordinates: 29°20′18″N 82°06′46″W / 29.3383°N 82.1128°W (29.3383, -82.1128).[3]
WikiMiniAtlasSee also[]
Florida portal
References[]
- ^ "Marion County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
- ^ Frisaro, Freida Ratliff (Feb 21, 1988). "Indian heritage runs deep throughout Central Florida". Ocala Star-Banner. p. 63. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
External links[]
Media related to Sparr, Florida at Wikimedia Commons
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Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Marion County, Florida
- Unincorporated communities in Florida
- Marion County, Florida geography stubs