Blitchton, Florida
Blitchton is an unincorporated community in Marion County, in the U.S. state of Florida.[1]
History
A post office called Blichton was established in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1917.[2] The communitiy was named for DR Simeon Hardy Blitch.[3]
Notable person
Jesse J. McCrary, Jr., a Florida Secretary of State, was born in Blichton.[4]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blitchton, Florida
- ↑ "Marion County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 31 May 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
- ↑ Pyle, Nancy (May 14, 1987). "County's history reflected in its names". Ocala Star-Banner. pp. 8A. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
- ↑ Jones, Maxine D.; McCarthy, Kevin M. (1993). African Americans in Florida. Pineapple Press Inc. p. 130. ISBN 978-1-56164-031-7.
Coordinates: 29°16′57″N 82°20′12″W / 29.28250°N 82.33667°W
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