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Candler, Florida

Coordinates: 29°4′16″N 81°58′5″W / 29.07111°N 81.96806°W / 29.07111; -81.96806
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Candler, Florida
Unincorporated community
Candler VFW
Candler VFW
Candler is located in Florida
Candler
Candler
Candler is located in the United States
Candler
Candler
Coordinates: 29°4′16″N 81°58′5″W / 29.07111°N 81.96806°W / 29.07111; -81.96806
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountyMarion

Candler is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Florida, United States. It is located on County Road 464 between Silver Springs Shores and Lake Weir. The community is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area. Candler's Zip Code is 32111.

Geography

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Candler is located at 29°4′16″N 81°58′5″W / 29.07111°N 81.96806°W / 29.07111; -81.96806 (29.071 -81.968).[1]

History

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Candler is a post-Civil War-era town.

The plat of Candler dates to 1883/4, and the town is named for John W. Candler, then president of the Florida Southern Railway.

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  • Candler FL
    Candler FL
  • County Road 464, looking west, in Candler
    County Road 464, looking west, in Candler
  • View of Candler Cemetery
    View of Candler Cemetery
  • This church used to be located right in the heart of Candler. Several years ago, the whole church was moved to Silver Springs Shores, on Silver Road, and there it stands.
    This church used to be located right in the heart of Candler. Several years ago, the whole church was moved to Silver Springs Shores, on Silver Road, and there it stands.
  • .This home was known as the Norton house in the 1920s and early thirties. J R Boots purchased it in 1939, this picture was taken post 1939
    .This home was known as the Norton house in the 1920s and early thirties. J R Boots purchased it in 1939, this picture was taken post 1939
  • Mr.Poucher's Home
    Mr.Poucher's Home
  • Poucher Home
    Poucher Home
  • Photograph of J.C. Boots Property in 1800s
    Photograph of J.C. Boots Property in 1800s
  • Candler's Meat Market, Photograph taken in 1800s
    Candler's Meat Market, Photograph taken in 1800s
  • Candler's Old General Store
    Candler's Old General Store

References

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  1. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
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