First, the marker: easy enough
Inscription. Citrus County was formed from Hernando County in 1887 and Mannfield, in the center of the new county, was chosen as the temporary county seat by the state legislature. After a political tug-of-war and several elections, Inverness was chosen as the permanent county seat in 1891. In June, 1911, the Board of County commissioners adopted a resolution to erect a new building to replace the Victorian style wood courthouse on the square. The 1912 Courthouse, designed by architect Willis R. Biggers, includes a copper cupola topped with a belvedere and constructed at a cost of $55,885. Its eclectic design incorporates features from four distinct architectural styles, Italian Renaissance, Neoclassical, Mission, and Prairie School. The building is uniquely situated on a square lot at 45 degree angles. It is historically significant because of its association with county government over eighty years. A restoration returning the building to its original appearance was funded with grants from the Division of Historical Resources, matching funds from the county, and fund raising efforts by the Citrus County Historical Society. The building was placed on the National Register of Historical Places in 1992.
Nice example of a 1900's courthouse. Noticed it was on the National Register of Historic Places, so looked for it's plaque and found it:
Also a neat cornerstone, built in 1912:
And, in the front of the grounds, a set of two groups of 5 War memorials, that were not listed in the Data Base, so I've sent them in:
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| From left to right, a Korean War Marker, a combination Korea/Vietnam marker, and a Desert Storm/Desert Shield Marker |
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| On the left, a marker to all who gave, on the left, a WWI and WWII memorial |
They had a very nice museum store, but no pins.....
