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Kerr City

Located off CR 316 between Salt Springs and Fort McCoy, Kerr City was established in 1884, and was the second town in Marion County. By 1905, it was deserted. The town had a sawmill, general store, pharmacy, school, church and post office. Before Kerr City became a town it was a large cotton plantation. Then it became a city and orange grove. After 2 hard freezes in 1894, and then again in 1895. The inhabitants of the city had no choice but to move to other towns to make a living

Electra

Located on 314A and named for the Greek tragedy in the House of Agamemnon. A post office was established in 1882 and was closed in 1931. Electra had a general store, school, churches, orange groves, sugar cane, and a large Turpentine still. Lake Halford, which had five arms, was located just south of the Electra Cemetery. Lake Halford is now the Woods and Lakes subdivision with each arm of the original lake boasting a different name.