Welcome to Citrus County Fl
Welcome to Citrus County Fl

Homosassa, Florida

While the Homosassa River remains the hub of the community, by far the biggest draw for tourists and residents alike is the Homosassa State Wildlife Park with its manatees, underwater observation room, wildlife and walking trail. See more demographical information on Homosassa.

Tree-lined, narrow roads wind their way to Old Homosassa with its restaurants, motels and marinas, all set in a quaint setting, where recreational boaters share the river and Gulf with commercial fishermen.

Old Homosassa plays host to the annual Old Homosassa Arts, Crafts and Seafood Festival that attracts thousands.

Meanwhile, U.S. 19 slices through the Homosassa as the county's major north-south artery and provides a small-scale regional shopping oasis for residents and tourists alike.

First inhabited by the Seminole and Caloosa Indians who made their camps along the river, the first formal settlement in Homosassa was founded by U.S. Sen. David Yulee in 1846, when he opened a 5,000 acre plantation and sugar mill. Sugar and other goods from Yulee's plantation supplied the Confederate Army.

The remains of the senator's sugar mill still can be found on Yulee Drive, part of a small, six acre roadside state historical site.

Another landmark in Homosassa is the MacRae House. It was built in 1882 and was first built as a residence for John F. Dunn, pioneer phosphate man and developer for Central FL. Around 1890, the building became an inn and has had celebrities such as Thomas Edison and Winslow Homer stay there. The MacRae family still owns the home, but it is now their private residence.

Jerry Hartman and Sue Hartman are your Homosassa Realtors. If you have any questions about Homosassa real estate feel free to contact us for more information. Search our Homosassa real estate listings.

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