Reddick, FL

Located about 15 miles north of Ocala in Marion County, Reddick is a small rural community with fewer than 500 residents. The town got its start in the 1880s as a Florida Southern Railway stop when local landowner John Reddick deeded timber and right-of-way land to bring trains through the area. That rail line helped Reddick flourish as an early citrus and vegetable shipping hub, laying the foundation for the quiet countryside settlement found here today.

Today, Reddick sits among the rolling green pastures and moss-draped live oaks of Marion County horse country. It offers a relaxed, spread-out lifestyle with plenty of acreage, scenic back roads, and a genuine small-town feel. A unique local landmark is the serene Annunciation of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Monastery on the northern edge of town. Positioned conveniently between Ocala and Gainesville, Reddick is an appealing spot for newcomers looking for open space, privacy, and historic Florida charm.