Romeo, Florida Explained

Romeo is an unincorporated community in Marion County, in the U.S. state of Florida.

A post office called Romeo was in operation between 1888 and 1955.[1] The community may have been named after Romeo from William Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet.[2] According to local tradition, the community was named for two star-crossed lovers. The boy was from Romeo and the girl lived in Juliette (an extinct town).[3]

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29.2064°N -82.4361°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marion County . Jim Forte Postal History . 30 May 2015.
  2. News: Indian heritage runs deep throughout Central Florida . Ocala Star-Banner . Feb 21, 1988 . 6 June 2015 . Frisaro, Freida Ratliff . 63.
  3. News: County's history reflected in its names . Ocala Star-Banner . May 14, 1987 . 30 May 2015 . Pyle, Nancy . 8A.