Marion County is a county located in the North Central region of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 375,908. Its county seat is Ocala.
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.