Candler, Florida Explained

Candler, Florida
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Coordinates:29.0711°N -81.9681°W
Pushpin Map:Florida#USA
Pushpin Label:Candler
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Florida
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Marion

Candler is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Florida, United States. It is located on County Road 464 between Silver Springs Shores and Lake Weir. The community is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area. Candler's Zip Code is 32111.

Geography

Candler is located at 29.0711°N -81.9681°W (29.071 -81.968).[1]

History

Candler is a post-Civil War-era town.

The plat of Candler dates to 1883/4, and the town is named for John W. Candler, then president of the Florida Southern Railway.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.