“Number Please?” – Early Telephones in Citrus County By : Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Smart phones that can immediately connect people across the globe are everywhere. Younger people who have grown up with this technology would be amazed at...
Jack Carter – Floral City’s Naval Hero By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society There are a number of granite memorials in front of the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum in downtown Inverness. Many visitors take a few minutes to view the names of local citizens...
Citrus County vs. “Demon Alcohol” By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Citrus County had a deeply ingrained small town and religious based lifestyle as the early 20th century approached. How did citizens react and support the nationwide war on alcohol –...
Citrus County’s Real Classic Cars By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Everyone is familiar with the Ford Model T. Its inexpensive price due to the revolutionary assembly line method led the Model T to become the most popular car in America. Test your...
The Development of Citrus Springs By : Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Located in the northern part of Citrus County off Route 41, the Citrus Springs community welcomes residents with an impressive water fountain and beautifully manicured landscapes. ...
The Personal Lives of the Men Who Built the Courthouse By : Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society The cornerstone at the Old Courthouse Museum in Inverness commemorates the men who were influential in building the Citrus County courthouse in 1912. Hidden...
A Brief History of the Crystal River Police By Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society There has been a law enforcement presence in Crystal River since 1903, when Wallace Willis served as City Marshall. The Police Department consisted of a few men in the...
Citrus County’s Next Big Thing – With a Hidden Dark Side By Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society By the 1930’s, the phosphate boom was over. Demand for Naval Stores such as turpentine had declined with the adoption of steel ships. Tracts of the original...
Evolution of the Inverness Airport By Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society The Inverness Airport was first established as a grass landing strip in the 1920’s. It grew incrementally over the years into a commercial airport that can handle larger planes and...
The Rise and Fall of Francis “Cowboy” Williams By Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Francis “Cowboy” Williams was once known as “Mr. Citrus County”. He instinctively understood how to relate to the people in the County which made him a beloved local...
