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History. The area covered by present-day Citrus County is thought to have been first occupied at least 10,000 years ago. About 2,500 years ago, mound-building Native Americans settled in the area and built the complex that now forms the Crystal River Archeological Site. The site was occupied for about 2,000 years.
What is the history of Citrus? Early Spanish explorers (most likely Ponce de Leon) planted the first orange trees near St. Augustine, Florida in the 1500s. Commercial production began nearly 300 years later – after the Civil War – when the development of the railroad allowed citrus growers to ship their products across the country.
Journey through the early development of Florida's citrus industry from the 1800s, overcoming challenges like the Great Freeze to pioneer citrus cultivation.
Citrus County was created on June 2, 1887 from Hernando County. The county seat is Inverness, and its largest community is Homosassa Springs. This county is named for the county's citrus trees.
In December 1894 and then again in February 1895, temperatures plummeted throughout the state. Many growers saw their investments crumble as frozen limbs snapped and fruit fell to the ground. Before the great freeze, Florida produced five million boxes of citrus.
Citrus County was created in 1887 and was formerly part of Hernando County. It was named for the county's citrus trees. The rich historical culture and variety of shops, water recreation, golfing, and dining experiences, make Citrus County one of the most enjoyable places on the west coast.
Brief history of Citrus County, Florida collected by the Works Progress Administration's Historical Records Survey. Florida Memory The digitized records on Florida Memory come from the collections of the State Archives of Florida and the special collections of the State Library of Florida.
