A haven for those seeking a simpler lifestyle.
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INVERNESS
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Historic Old Town Living
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The City of Inverness, incorporated in 1919, encompasses 7 square miles of hilly terrain and is bordered on the East by the Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes. Visitors from all over the world have found the City an inviting location with rich natural resources, fine schools, and recreational opportunities.
While few would consider Inverness metropolitan, the downtown is distinguished by buildings of character, stature, and significance to the residents of Citrus County. The most prominent, the 1912 Historic Court House, now stands center stage as a focal point in the re-invigorated downtown. Renovations that were completed in autumn 2000 restored this landmark to its former majesty. Visitors who walk the halls, climb its steps, or experience the view of the courtroom cannot help but feel the weight of history and pride that is so evident in the rich wood and majestic granite that make this building special. A museum depicting the history of Citrus County may be enjoyed on the first floor of the building.
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Still of grandeur heritage is the Crown Hotel. Originally constructed in 1880, and later moved to its current location on Seminole Avenue, this splendid building remains as one of several landmark structures in Inverness. Since the early 1980's one destination point has become synonymous with the City of Inverness - Whispering Pines Park - the county's largest non-waterside recreational facility. The park boasts 300 acres of all the outdoors has to offer. Contained in this the crown jewel of a park are miles of walking trails, ball fields, tennis, racquetball, basketball and shuffleboard courts, plus a junior Olympic swimming pool, picnic grounds and play areas characterize a leisure setting framed in the natural beauty of Central Florida.
Through the years, Inverness has become a haven for those seeking a simpler lifestyle, a friendly community to enjoy their retirement, or a safe home to raise their family. Many may be found enjoying the beautiful water front parks, jet skiing on the lakes, or fishing from the pier at Wallace Brooks Park. If bicycling is what you like, you can ride for miles on the scenic Withlachoochee State Trail that connects many of our parks, business district and other hamlets along the way.
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As the ancestral home of the County Seat, Inverness has been filled with the hopes, dreams, fears, and heartache of the generations that have walked its streets, breathed its air and enjoyed its natural beauty. Residents are to be saluted for an unyielding commitment to the City and their appreciation of the fact this is a wonderful place to be.
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