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Blitchton is an unincorporated community in Marion County, in the U.S. state of Florida.

History

A post office called Blichton was established in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1917. The communitiy was named for a family of settlers.

Notable person

Jesse J. McCrary, Jr., a Florida Secretary of State, was born in Blichton. Dr. Simeon Hardy Blitch, a Florida State Senator was the founder of Blitchton, FL.

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