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Established in 1882 by James D. Barber, Barberville was created to capitalize on the proposed route of the railroad connecting Jacksonville, Tampa, and Key West.Today, Barberville is at the crossroads of Highway 17 and Route 40, connectin the Atlantic
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to interior Florida, the Ocala area. Barberville is the home to Pioneer Village, which displays the way of life of the early Floridians. In November, the Fall Country Hamboree attracts hundreds of crafters and thousands of visitors to the Pioneer Settlement.
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