Ona is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Hardee County, Florida, United States. Its population was 199 as of the 2020 census. Although such a small town, is it known by Florida explorers as the home of Soloman's Castle - a unique, art gallery and home worth a trip to visit and explore unusual yet beautiful art. Its population was 199 in 2020. Ona has a post office with ZIP code 33865, which opened on October 11, 1897
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At first unimpressive "okay, a shiny castle, somewhere out in God's country, with nothing around". In my mind one word was sounding "Boring!". But then upon taking the tour we learn interesting facts. The artwork was all created by one individual. Most of the 'raw' material used in the artwork was scrap yard quality, discarded materials: mowers, plows, engines, 55 gallon drums - you name anything metal and Solomon could use it. Even the exterior siding of the handmade castle was from used and discarded printing plates.
Photo Ops:
Resources:
Solomon's Castle http://solomonscastle.com
FBT A Magical Place ... www.florida-backroads-travel.com/solomons-castle.html
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At first unimpressive "okay, a shiny castle, somewhere out in God's country, with nothing around". In my mind one word was sounding "Boring!". But then upon taking the tour we learn interesting facts. The artwork was all created by one individual. Most of the 'raw' material used in the artwork was scrap yard quality, discarded materials: mowers, plows, engines, 55 gallon drums - you name anything metal and Solomon could use it. Even the exterior siding of the handmade castle was from used and discarded printing plates.
Photo Ops:
- Solomon's Castle
Resources:
Solomon's Castle http://solomonscastle.com
FBT A Magical Place ... www.florida-backroads-travel.com/solomons-castle.html
