THE BELLEVIEWSOUTH MARION HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BELLEVIEW, FL

Fort King Waterway Landing in Silver Springs State Park, Ocala, Florida The old man-made Fort King Waterway feeds into the Silver River. The waterway was formerly open for a jungle cruise only but reopened to paddling in 2013 (for the first time since the 1870's) when Silver River State Park and Silver Springs Nature Theme Park combined to become Silver Springs State Park. Remnants of tourist exhibits remain, most will eventually be removed to return the park to a more natural state. As one of America’s largest springs, Silver Springs in Florida has crystal clear water, an interesting ecosystem of rivers and channels and a huge variety of plants and wildlife. As Florida's oldest attraction, the world famous Glass Bottom Boat tour which originated in the 1870s showcase the crystal clear springs and underwater life that naturally inhabit Silver Springs and visitors have long been captivated by the springs' natural beauty and vibrant clarity. The many short spring-fed rivers and channels feed into the Silver River.
Fort King Waterway Landing in Silver Springs State Park, Ocala, Florida Credit: Wloski

The Belleview-South Marion Historical Society is an organization founded in 2002 to preserve and promote the history of Belleview and South Marion County, Florida. The society is dedicated to the preservation and protection of the historical sites, artifacts, and records of Belleview, South Marion County, and the surrounding area. It also works to promote an understanding and appreciation of the area's past and to connect the past with the present and future.

The Society's programs include educational programs for children and adults, museum exhibitions and displays, research and documentation of the area's history, field trips and tours, and special events. They also publish a quarterly newsletter and host an annual meeting each year.

The Society's museum, located in Belleview's historic downtown, is home to artifacts from the area's past. This permanent collection includes items from the Belleview-South Marion County area such as photographs, documents, furniture, tools, and clothing. The museum also houses a research library filled with books and documents related to local history.

The Belleview-South Marion Historical Society is a valuable resource for the community, providing a connection to the area's past and a better understanding of its future. It is an important part of preserving the history of the area and educating the public.

THE BELLEVIEWSOUTH MARION HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BELLEVIEW FL. US MID #8401201003

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Fort King Waterway Landing in Silver Springs State Park, Ocala, Florida The old man-made Fort King Waterway feeds into the Silver River. The waterway was formerly open for a jungle cruise only but reopened to paddling in 2013 (for the first time since the 1870's) when Silver River State Park and Silver Springs Nature Theme Park combined to become Silver Springs State Park. Remnants of tourist exhibits remain, most will eventually be removed to return the park to a more natural state. As one of America’s largest springs, Silver Springs in Florida has crystal clear water, an interesting ecosystem of rivers and channels and a huge variety of plants and wildlife. As Florida's oldest attraction, the world famous Glass Bottom Boat tour which originated in the 1870s showcase the crystal clear springs and underwater life that naturally inhabit Silver Springs and visitors have long been captivated by the springs' natural beauty and vibrant clarity. The many short spring-fed rivers and channels feed into the Silver River.
Silver River in Silver Springs State Park, Ocala, Florida As one of America’s largest springs, Silver Springs in Florida has crystal clear water, an interesting ecosystem of rivers and channels and a huge variety of plants and wildlife. As Florida's oldest attraction, the world famous Glass Bottom Boat tour which originated in the 1870s showcase the crystal clear springs and underwater life that naturally inhabit Silver Springs and visitors have long been captivated by the springs' natural beauty and vibrant clarity. The many short spring-fed rivers and channels feed into the Silver River.
The Florida Red-Bellied Cooter in Silver Springs State Park, Florida The Florida red-bellied cooter (Pseudemys nelsoni) or Florida redbelly turtle sunbathing in Silver Springs State Park, Florida.
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Fort King Waterway Jungle Cruise Boat in Silver Springs State Park, Florida The old man-made Fort King Waterway was an alternative route to the Silver River. The waterway was formerly open for a jungle cruise only but reopened to paddling in 2013 (for the first time since the 1870's) when Silver River State Park and Silver Springs Nature Theme Park combined to become Silver Springs State Park. Remnants of tourist exhibits remain, most will eventually be removed to return the park to a more natural state.
American Alligator Sunbathing in Silver Springs State Park, Florida Although alligators, often called 'gators', can be found in some springs, they often prefer to be in deeper, darker waters so the springs are not the most conducive for their lifespan. Typically the smaller gators don’t mind the springs but as they grow and need to find more food supply they will find easier places to hunt for their food (darker waters) so they blend in more with the environment. Gators tend to favor areas with abundant food sources, such as fish, turtles and small mammals. Springs with limited visibility, more vegetation, or a higher concentration of prey may be more likely to host alligators.
Fort King Waterway Jungle Cruise in Silver Springs State Park, Florida The old man-made Fort King Waterway was an alternative route to the Silver River. The waterway was formerly open for a jungle cruise only but reopened to paddling in 2013 (for the first time since the 1870's) when Silver River State Park and Silver Springs Nature Theme Park combined to become Silver Springs State Park. Remnants of tourist exhibits remain, most will eventually be removed to return the park to a more natural state. As one of America’s largest springs, Silver Springs in Florida has crystal clear water, an interesting ecosystem of rivers and channels and a huge variety of plants and wildlife. As Florida's oldest attraction, the world famous Glass Bottom Boat tour which originated in the 1870s showcase the crystal clear springs and underwater life that naturally inhabit Silver Springs and visitors have long been captivated by the springs' natural beauty and vibrant clarity. The many short spring-fed rivers and channels feed into the Silver River. Mammoth Spring is the largest spring in the park and exhibits a rocky ledge above a vast cavern. This spring is well known as the scenery for movies such as Creature from the Black Lagoon and Moonraker. "Tarzan" movies were filmed here and it's claimed that's when the monkeys arrived; it's also claimed they escaped from a medical research facility. They are rhesus monkeys and considered aggressive, particularly if one ventures onto the shore where they live!
Glass Bottom Boats at Silver Springs State Park, Florida Florida’s oldest attraction, the historic glass bottom boats which showcase the crystal clear springs and the underwater life that naturally inhabits Silver Springs and the many springs that feed the Silver River. It's claimed that the Glass Bottom Boat was invented here!
Clear turquoise water of a spring-fed river in Silver Springs State Park, Florida As one of America’s largest springs, Silver Springs in Florida has crystal clear water, an interesting ecosystem of rivers and channels and a huge variety of plants and wildlife. As Florida's oldest attraction, the world famous Glass Bottom Boat tour which originated in the 1870s showcase the crystal clear springs and underwater life that naturally inhabit Silver Springs and visitors have long been captivated by the springs' natural beauty and vibrant clarity. The many short spring-fed rivers and channels feed into the Silver River. Mammoth Spring is the largest spring in the park and exhibits a rocky ledge above a vast cavern. This spring is well known as the scenery for movies such as Creature from the Black Lagoon and Moonraker. "Tarzan" movies were filmed here and it's claimed that's when the monkeys arrived; it's also claimed they escaped from a medical research facility. They are rhesus monkeys and considered aggressive, particularly if one ventures onto the shore where they live!
Khama the Silver Springs Giraffe, Florida Khama the giraffe at Silver Springs State Park, Florida. Khama loved people and was a visitor favorite. Born at the park in 1987, he died there on 19th December 2012. He was 25 years - male giraffes in captivity can live 25 to 28 years. He and his mate, Kimba, who died at Silver Springs 13 months earlier on 7th November 2011, had eight offspring together; the young were sent off to other zoos.
American Alligator American Alligator in Silver Springs State Park, Florida, USA
Tree Roots and Reflection on Fort King Waterway in Silver Springs State Park, Florida As one of America’s largest springs, Silver Springs in Florida has crystal clear water, an interesting ecosystem of rivers and channels and a huge variety of plants and wildlife. As Florida's oldest attraction, the world famous Glass Bottom Boat tour which originated in the 1870s showcase the crystal clear springs and underwater life that naturally inhabit Silver Springs and visitors have long been captivated by the springs' natural beauty and vibrant clarity. The many short spring-fed rivers and channels feed into the Silver River. Mammoth Spring is the largest spring in the park and exhibits a rocky ledge above a vast cavern. This spring is well known as the scenery for movies such as Creature from the Black Lagoon and Moonraker. "Tarzan" movies were filmed here and it's claimed that's when the monkeys arrived; it's also claimed they escaped from a medical research facility. They are rhesus monkeys and considered aggressive, particularly if one ventures onto the shore where they live!

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THE BELLEVIEWSOUTH MARION HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 188
BELLEVIEW
FL
34421

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MID # 8401201003
Name THE BELLEVIEWSOUTH MARION HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 593523077
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 29.062469, -82.067267
CODES FIPS State Code: 12
FIPS County Code: 083
US Census Tract: 001104
US Census Block: 2028