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	Homosassa Springs Homosassa Fl Information
		Homosassa is also world renown for our rivers, streams and clear springs.
		The Withlacoochee State Trail is a 46 mile paved trail through Citrus, Hernando and ending in Pasco county.
		Formerly a railroad right-of-way, this 47-mile trail is paved its entire length through Citrus County with bike/blade liveries along the way.
	www.homosassafloridausa.com /area.php (685 words)

	Florida Historical Marker Program @ Florida OCHP (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Upon completion of the railroad to Deer Hammock in 1859, the name of the town was changed in honor of James T. Archer, Florida's Secretary of State 1845-49 and advocate of internal improvements.
		Because the route of the Florida Railroad, completed in 1861 and reorganized after the War, passed west of the region, the Santa Fe Canal Company was chartered in March of 1877 to open a waterway from the railroad in Waldo through Lake Alto to Santa Fe Lake.
		Railroad construction bypassed the town, and by the 1890's Leno became a ghost town.
	dhr.dos.state.fl.us /services/sites/markers/markers.cfm?click=1 (18542 words)

	The Withlacoochee, Plant City and Boca Grande Railroad... - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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	Citrus County Florida - Heritage, then and now (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		All that remains from past railroad activity are cement mileage and whistle markers, the Lake Henderson Trestle and the Inverness Depot built in 1892.
		When the railroad arrived in the late 1880s, it expanded the lumbering industry, facilitating the export of fish and oysters.
		Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park-This present day Florida state park was known as Nature's Giant Fishbowl when the first observatory was constructed in the 1940s.
	www.citruscountychamber.com /info_tourism/heritage.htm (1701 words)

	Ken's Page - Withlacoochee State Forest - Homosassa Tract
		The Homosassa Tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest should not to be confused with the
		The Homosassa Tract is located approximately 7 miles south of Homosassa, Florida on S. Suncoast Blvd.
		This Tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest is one of the newest State lands in Citrus County and is comprised of 5,529 acres.
	www.xtalwind.net /~kclamer/withhomo.htm (2236 words)

	Florida Accommodations Guide to Resorts, Hotels, Motels, Vacation Rentals, Meeting Planning and Wedding Planning
		The state wildlife park is on the Homosassa River, which is fed by one of the springs maintaining great temperatures for the animals.
		The railroad bed that serves the trail was formerly constructed in the late 1800’s.
		Due to a decline in railroad use beginning in the 1960s, service was abandoned and the tracks were removed.
	www.accommodationsflorida.com /article_natural_florida.htm (1283 words)

	Black Diamond Florida Golf Vacation home for Rent (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The Homosassa River is known as one of "the top 12 fishing spots in North America" (Sports Afield Magazine).
		Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park, located on the Homosassa River is a showcase for native Florida wildlife and endangered species.
		Located within Citrus County, the Withlacoochee State Forest and Fort Cooper State Park (south of Inverness), are the sire of the second Seminole War.
	www.blackdiamondhome.com /discover.shtml (769 words)

	Homosassa Florida Homosassa Springs Manatees Real Estate Fishing Golf Restaurants Lodging
		Crystal River, Homosassa and Homosassa Springs have a year round population of Florida Manatees.
		Homosassa Fishing: Homosassa in Citrus County is one of the prime fishing spots within the state of Florida having pristine and productive estuaries.
		Diving and Snorkeling: Crystal River and Homosassa Springs is known as the home of the largest herd of wintering manatees that enjoy the protection of the springs, rivers, flats and bays.
	www.homosassausa.com (1457 words)

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		Comprised of tracts in all three counties, the 142,000-acre Withlacoochee State Forest features sandhill scrub and oak thickets in Citrus County, ravines and abandoned rock mines in Hernando County and pine forests and cypress ponds in Pasco County.
		The 46-mile-long trail follows abandoned railroad tracks from western Marion County to northern Pasco County, traversing upland mixed forests and wetland communities along the way.
		At the nearby 166-acre Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, manatees can be seen at close range 365 days of the year from an underwater observatory.
	www.floridaholiday.net /more_info_southwest_florida.htm (5965 words)

	Homosassa, Florida - ABSOLUTELY FLORIDA
		Old Homosassa, the quiet, yet vibrant fishing village located on Florida's Nature Coast, manages to combine the Old Florida with the New Florida in a classic style.
		When the Civil War ended, many families in the area fled to the numerous small islands located around the areas of Homosassa and Crystal River, many of which are named for the families who settled on them.
		A group of New England financiers purchased the riverfront property of the Homosassa River in 1886, which was uninhabitable at that time.
	www.funandsun.com /1tocf/allgosf/pan/homosassa.html (485 words)

	Nature Coast Landings RV Resort
		The Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park is a showcase for Native Florida wildlife, offering visitors a rare opportunity to observe these animals, birds and plants in their natural setting.
		Homosassa Springs is one of the only places in the world where manatee can be viewed at close range 365 days a year.
		Nestled in a small wooded area near Homosassa, the ruins of the Yulee Sugar Mill are one of the Florida's most evocative historic settings.
	www.naturecoastlandings.com /area.html (7254 words)

	Crystal River Homosassa Fishing Golf Canoeing Kayaking Diving Snorkeling
		Crystal River and Homosassa Springs are known as the homes of the largest herds of wintering Manatees that enjoy the protection of the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge.
		There is a resident herd year round but as the Manatees seek warmer water between October and March, the opportunity for Manatee viewing and “close up” scuba or snorkel encounters increases during these months.
		The Citrus Tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest, a major section of this central ridge, is home to a large population of the endangered red cockaded woodpeckers.
	www.swimwithamanatee.com /activities.htm (1280 words)

	Florida Living Network - Your one stop resource to find Realtors, Homes for Sale, Properties, and Rentals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park, at the headwater of the Homosassa River, puts forth millions of gallons of fresh water daily.
		And don't forget important rivers like the Chassahowitzka, the Homosassa and the Withlacoochee that give the county much of its character, two of its borders and many of its places to play.
		Trophy fish are caught all over the county, but especially tarpon in the Homosassa River and bass and many other fish in the 45-miles of the Withlacoochee River and the 22-mile chain of lakes covering 23,000 acres.
	fl.living.net /community/citruscounty (2202 words)

	Florida Manufactured Homes Magazine - County Highlights
		Some, like Crystal River and Homosassa Springs, have their origin in an early 19th century frontier which was dependent on waterways for communication, trade and transportation.
		The arrival of the railroad in the late 1880’s expanded the lumber industry and enabled the export of fish and oysters.
		Eight miles to the south, nestled in a heavily forested area, are the historic towns of Homosassa and Homosassa Springs.
	www.mcxpress.com /Highlights/Article.cfm?ID=28 (1285 words)

	History for Suwannee River State Park » Florida State Parks
		South of the junction of the rivers, an earthworks (an earthen embankment used as a military fortification) was constructed by the Confederates during the Civil War.
		The remains of the Columbus Cemetery, believed to be one of the oldest cemeteries of Florida, are within the park.
		Columbus had its heyday and prospered from its railroad bridge, ferry landing, and a large sawmill.
	www.floridastateparks.org /suwanneeriver/History.cfm (238 words)

	Florida's Nature Coast by Travel Data 21
		Citrus County: Crystal River and Homosassa Springs are the main communities along coastal Citrus County.
		Homosassa Springs and the old town of Homosassa have the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, which presents an introduction to Florida's wildlife and some of its endangered species, and the Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park with its pre-Civil War sugar cane mill.
		Pasco County Parks, including Crews Lake Park, the Starkey Wilderness Park and the Withlacoochee Wilderness Park, are other places in the county to enjoy outdoor activities.
	www.traveldata21.com /usa/fl/places/nature.htm (1166 words)

	Citrus: Citrus briefs
		Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park Blood Drive, from 9 a.m.
		Homosassa Wal-Mart on U.S. Crystal River Fire Department, a block off U.S. 19 at Third Avenue.
		Homosassa Springs Chamber of Commerce, 3495 S Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa.
	www.stpetersburgtimes.com /News/071001/Citrus/Citrus_briefs.shtml (1204 words)

	Floridian: In the masters' footsteps
		At the Withlacoochee River, he pulls off the road and asks an African-American woman if he can paint her.
		He used a study from the Withlacoochee for the landscape and images of Crystal River in his depiction of Indian mounds.
		Hours later, Still and Hunter are in the truck, heading home on U.S. 19 as night descends on the woods of Gulf Hammock and the Chassahowitzka and the Homosassa River.
	www.sptimes.com /News/030500/news_pf/Floridian/In_the_masters__foots.shtml (2575 words)

	florida excitement - florida hot spots, state parks
		Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience Florida wildlife up close and in a natural setting.
		The Withlacoochee Trail State Park consists of a 46-mile stretch of railroad track that has been converted to a recreation area suitable for hiking, biking, and horse riding enthusiasts.
		The Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park area was first purchased by Henry Flagler in 1908 to quarry limestone rock for the Overseas Railroad bed and bridge approaches.
	www.floridaexcitement.com /hotspots/stateparks2.php (2070 words)

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		We stopped just before the bridge and walked on the old railroad bridge beside it to take in the view and get a few pictures.
		It's a 46-mile paved path that was formerly a railroad track.
		Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is a rehabilitation center for injured and orphaned West Indian Manatees, along with fl bear, bobcats, key deer, alligators, snakes, gray and red fox, otters and cougars.
	www.rimesrv.net /Jan2005Text.htm (7540 words)

	Weekend: Some roads less traveled
		Withlacoochee State Forest, covers about 163,000 acres in Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, Lake and Sumter counties.
		The paved, 46-mile Withlacoochee State Trail begins at SR 50, a mile east of I-75, in Ridge Manor.
		Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, 4150 S Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa -- Just getting to the park from the visitor center is an adventure.
	www.saintpetersburgtimes.com /News/122001/Weekend/Some_roads_less_trave.shtml (1790 words)

	New Port Richey Florida Rental - Florida City Origins
		Clearwater, Pinellas County -- The town was first called Clear Water Harbor, because of a spring of water that bubbles up in the Gulf of Mexico close to shore, making the water in the vicinity clear.
		Homosassa, Citrus County -- The name comes form the Muskogee "homo" (pepper) and "sasi" (is there) -- the place where the wild pepper grows.
		Lacoochee, Pasco County -- Lacoochee is a shortened form of the river's name, Withlacoochee, which runs past the town.
	www.newportricheyfloridarental.com /origins.html (3039 words)

	Crystal River Homes For Sale (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The area surrounding Crystal River, Homosassa and Homosassa Springs is home to an incredible array of wildlife.
		The Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park serves as a showcase for native Florida wildlife.
		Yulee is also credited with building the region’s first railroad, a line that ran from the busy port of Cedar Key to the dense coastal rain forest.
	www.crystal-river-homes-for-sale.com /cityprofile.htm (504 words)

	Recreation: Chassahowitzka: History
		A vast tram system was constructed for mules to haul timber from the swamp to a railroad in Homosassa.
		By 1938 even the railroad ceased operation, and Centralia became a ghost town.
		The Seville and Annutteliga Hammock tracts east of Highway 19 were purchased in 1998 and provide an upland buffer for coastal lands as well as a geographic link to the Withlacoochee State Forest.
	www.floridaconservation.org /recreation/chassahowitzka/history.asp (428 words)

	Suwannee River Jam Florida Music Festivals
		The Withlacoochee State Trail is a 46-mile long paved trail, formerly a railroad track, now converted to a bike/horse trail.
		She stressed that the purchase of these raffle packages, along with all other proceeds from the Festival, stay in the community, benefiting local charities, youth groups, the elderly, and service groups, or are awarded in college scholarships to local youths.
		Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is looking for 6-10 volunteers to assist park rangers with transportation of visitors on scenic Pepper Creek.
	www.swimwithamanatee.com /events.htm (4397 words)

	Welcome to Chronicle Online.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Eddie McIntyre was the football coach at the high school, when members of the school board asked him to run a part-time recreation program.
		They played Crystal River once and Homosassa twice — that was a long way to travel back then.
		Back then, the trail was still railroad tracks.
	www.chronicleonline.com /articles/2005/05/09/news/news10.txt (771 words)

	List of railroads incorporated in Florida (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Most of the railroads were chartered by the Florida State Legislature, but some were incorporated under the general incorporation laws.
		The Legislature met every two years, which is why most railroads were incorporated in odd-numbered years.
		The Withlacoochee, Plant City and Boca Grande Railroad (name changed from Homosassa and Withlacoochee Railroad)
	worldhistory.com /wiki/L/List-of-railroads-incorporated-in-Florida.htm (217 words)

	Residential Homes Page 4 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Battles were fought along the banks of the Withlacoochee River in 1835 and 1836.
		Yulee built his home on Tigertail Island in the Homosassa River and established his sugar cane plantation consisting of 5,100 acres along the river's bank.
		During the Civil War, the house was destroyed and the sugar mill near Homosassa Springs was damaged beyond repair.
	www.parsleyrealestate.com /Res4.htm (384 words)

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