| Silver River | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Marion |
| District | SJRWMD |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Silver Springs |
| • location | Silver Springs, Florida |
| • coordinates | 29°12′57″N 82°03′10″W / 29.21583°N 82.05278°W |
| Mouth | Ocklawaha River |
• location | Delks Bluff, Florida |
• coordinates | 29°12′45″N 81°59′17″W / 29.21250°N 81.98806°W |
| Length | 4.5 mi (7.2 km) |
The Silver River is a short spring-fed river located east of Ocala in Marion County, Florida. Fed by Silver Springs, it connects the springs to the Ocklawaha River, passing through a pristine woodland environment. The river was probably named for its silvery appearance.[1]
- ^ Frisaro, Freida Ratliff (Feb 21, 1988). "Indian heritage runs deep throughout Central Florida". Ocala Star-Banner. p. 63. Retrieved 6 June 2015.