Sparr is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Florida, United States, located near the intersection of County Road 200A and County Road 329. The community is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Aerial photo of Sparr, Florida

History

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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

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Sparr is located at 29°20′18″N 82°06′46″W / 29.3383°N 82.1128°W / 29.3383; -82.1128 (29.3383, -82.1128).[3]

See also

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  Florida portal

References

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  1. ^ "Marion County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  2. ^ Frisaro, Freida Ratliff (February 21, 1988). "Indian heritage runs deep throughout Central Florida". Ocala Star-Banner. p. 63. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
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