State Historic Site · Florida

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park

Location: Alachua County, Florida
Nearest town: 5.6 miles northwest of Citra
Type: State Historic Site

About Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park

1896 to 1953 marks the life of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, whose former homestead in Cross Creek makes up this site. The property is designated a National Historic Landmark and preserves the grounds where she lived and wrote. It sits between Ocala and Gainesville, at the address 18700 South County Road 325.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park is in Alachua County, Florida, 5.6 miles northwest of Citra. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.