Inverness Highlands – the First Large Development in the City By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society Arguably the first large housing development in Inverness, the area known as the “Inverness Highlands” was conceived by an experienced real estate...
Hi-Tech Citrus County – 1950’s style By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society It’s hard to imagine a world without smart phones and the internet. It’s fun to take a step back and remember some of the “high-tech” devices that captured the imagination of...
When Dollars Grew on Trees By: Ken Marotte, Citrus County Historical Society (CCHS) If there’s one defining feature of the Southern US, it’s the masses of Spanish Moss draped across local trees. Visitors remark about the beauty of the moss, while some natives feel...
“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 –...
