Ocklawaha, Florida
| Ocklawaha, Florida | |
|---|---|
| unincorporated community | |
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Ocklawha Post office. | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Florida |
| County | Marion |
| ZIP code | 32179, 32183 |
Ocklawaha (also spelled Oklawaha) is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Florida, United States. The community is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Two zip codes are associated to the community: 32179, and 32183.
Geography
Ocklawaha is located at 29°02′33″N 81°55′46″W / 29.0425°N 81.9294°WCoordinates: 29°02′33″N 81°55′46″W / 29.0425°N 81.9294°W (29.0425, -81.9294).[1]
Notable Events
In 1935 Ocklawaha was the scene of a shootout between federal agents and Ma Barker and her gang. The feds fired nearly 3500 bullets into the house and the fight ended in the death of all gang members present. Each year, the Ocklawaha Chamber of Commerce puts on a reenactment of the event.[2]
References
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ "Ma and Fred Barker killed during 1935 shootout with FBI in Ocklawaha". http://www.ocala.com/article/20030101/OCALACOMHISTORY/101010079''. Ocala Star Banner. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
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