Weirsdale, Florida

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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.

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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″N81°55′28″W / 28.9817°N 81.9244°W / 28.9817; -81.9244 Coordinates: 28°58′54″N81°55′28″W / 28.9817°N 81.9244°W / 28.9817; -81.9244 (28.9817, -81.9244). [3]

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References

  1. "Marion County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
  2. Callahan, Joe (Oct 14, 1996). "An age gone by". Ocala Star-Banner. p. 7. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
  3. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.