Orange Springs 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 have ...

in Marion County,

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, United States. A small portion of the community extends into neighboring Putnam County. 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. Home to ...

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History

Orange Springs had its start in the late 1850s as a

mineral spa Mineral spas are destination spa, spa resorts developed around naturally occurring mineral springs. Like seaside resorts, they are mainly used recreationally although they also figured prominently in traditional medicine, prescientific medicine. ...

Geography

Orange Springs is located at (29.5058, -81.9456).

Climate

Points of interest

* James W. Townsend House *

Orange Springs Methodist Episcopal Church and Cemetery The Orange Springs Methodist Episcopal Church and Cemetery (also known as Orange Springs Community Church and Cemetery) is a historic church in Orange Springs, Florida. It is located at SR 315 and Church Street. On December 22, 1988, it was add ...

Notable people

John William Pearson John William Pearson (January 19, 1808 – September 30, 1864) was an American businessman and a Confederate Captain during the American Civil War. Pearson was a successful businessman who established a popular health resort in Orange Springs ...

References

External links

Ocala/Marion County Visitors & Convention Bureau
Unincorporated communities in Marion County, Florida Unincorporated communities in Florida {{MarionCountyFL-geo-stub