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Candler is a small community located in Marion County, Florida, United States. It's not a city with its own local government, but it is a recognized place. You can find Candler on County Road 464, situated between the areas of Silver Springs Shores and Lake Weir. This community is also part of the larger Ocala metropolitan area. Candler's special mail code, known as its Zip Code, is 32111.

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Candler, Florida is located in Florida
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Candler, Florida is located in the United States
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Country United States
State Florida
County Marion

History of Candler

Early Beginnings

Candler began as a community after the American Civil War. This important war ended in 1865. Many towns and communities started to grow in the years that followed.

Naming the Town

The official plan for Candler was created around 1883 or 1884. The community was named after a person named John W. Candler. He was a very important person at that time. John W. Candler was the president of the Florida Southern Railway. This railway helped connect different parts of Florida.

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