
Sparr is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either hav ...
in
Marion County,
Florida
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, United States, located near the intersection of
County Road 200A and
County Road 329. The community is part of the
Ocala
Ocala ( ) is a city in and the county seat of Marion County within the northern region of Florida, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, the city's population was 63,591, making it the 54th most populated city in Florida.
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Metropolitan Statistical Area
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.
History
A post office called Sparr has been in operation since 1882. The place was originally named after Daniel Souter, a local land owner.
Geography
Sparr is located at (29.3383, -82.1128).
See also
References
External links
Unincorporated communities in Marion County, Florida
Unincorporated communities in Florida
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