Easter in Citrus County By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Eastertime and Florida are intertwined more than any other place in America. According to legend, when Spanish explorer Ponce De Leon approached a coast of America, the Spanish celebration of...
The Most Famous Engineer in the World Adopts Inverness By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society The construction of iconic skyscrapers in the New York City skyline would not have been possible without the inventions of this engineering genius. He helped...
So You Think You Know The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Local residents think they’re familiar with the history of the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum. From patriotic pest management, to Dancing Deputies, to wild hogs...
The Horse Racing Deputy By : Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society One of the early Chief Deputies in Citrus County had an interesting side hustle. He raised horses that challenged – and beat – a member of America’s equine royalty. A Young Entrepreneur Ray...
The Myth of the Cooter Pond Railroad – Revisited By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Visitors repeatedly ask about the story of old railroad cars submerged below the waters of Cooter Pond. It’s time to revisit the legend in the light of recently...
