Inverness (Florida) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county seat of Citrus County, Florida, United States
About Inverness (Florida)
Inverness had a population of 7,000 as of 2019, when the city turned a hundred years old. Settlement of the area by Europeans began in 1868 by A.D. Tompkins, and the town was originally named "Tompkinsville" after him. He established a mail service and the county's first sawmill in order to attract residents, and his brother-in-law became the town's first merchant.Jacksonvillebought the town and renamed it "Inverness" after theScottish city, and the city was incorporated in 1919. Downtown's historic courthouse brought some fame to the city after Elvis Presley filmed part ofFollow that Dreamin the building in 1961. The city has been designated a "Tree City USA" by the National Arbor Day Foundation and the US Forest Service and a "City of the Year" by the Forty and Eight. NearbyFloral City,
Top Attractions in Inverness (Florida)
Explore the best things to see and do in Inverness (Florida):
- ★Citrus County Speedway
- ★Flying Eagle Preserve
- ★Fort Cooper State Park
- ★Old Citrus County Courthouse
- ★Whispering Pines Park
Where to Eat in Inverness (Florida)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Coach's Pub and Eatery
- 🍴Lakeside Grill
- 🍴Stumpknockers
Where to Stay in Inverness (Florida)
- 🏨Central Motel
Inverness (Florida) Travel Guide Sections
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