STANTON

NAME: Stanton
COUNTY: Marion
ROADS: 2WD
GRID: 1
CLIMATE: Hot in summer, nice all other times
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Anytime
COMMENTS: Stanton was located on the n.w. side of Lake Weir near the present town of Ocklawaha.
REMAINS: Nothing
Stanton was founded in 1881 by E.Stanton Perrin.Perrin in an effort to promote the town invested 56,000.00 dollars in a large lumber mill and a steamer to plough the waters of Lake Weir.In the mid 1880's there were about 200 residents,2 general stores,brick yard and a shingle manufact. plant.The town of Stanton died out just after the turn of the centry. Submitted by: Chuck Moseley

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