Summerfield is an

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in Marion County,

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, United States. It is located near the intersection of

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and County Road 475A. The community is part of the

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History

A post office called Summerfield has been in operation since 1885. The community was named for Col. Adam G. Summer, a local cattleman and land owner.

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

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