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- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Romeo, Florida
- ↑ "Marion County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
- ↑ Frisaro, Freida Ratliff (February 21, 1988). "Indian heritage runs deep throughout Central Florida". Ocala Star-Banner. p. 63. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
- ↑ Pyle, Nancy (May 14, 1987). "County's history reflected in its names". Ocala Star-Banner. pp. 8A. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
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