Kerr City
Frozen by Frost
State: Florida
County: Marion County
Founded: 1884
Abandoned: 1900s (freeze)
Peak Population: 100
Kerr City was a citrus boomtown until the Great Freeze of 1894-95 wiped out the groves. Most residents left. The nearly perfectly preserved buildings, including a post office and general store, are now privately owned but viewable.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Winter
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Killed by Greta Freeze of 1895
- Has original gas pump
- National Register of Historic Places
Location
Address: NE 112th St, Fort McCoy, FL
Coordinates: 29.3667, -81.8