Bradford- Barker House Tour

Important: For Florida Trail Association members only.
The tour costs $10 cash per person and due at time of the tour.
If you are NOT sure you are attending, please do not sign up.
Limited to 17 attendees.
Before signing up, you might want to map Carney Island for travel distance.
Name of Activity: Ma Barker House Tour
Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
Time: Arrive by 9:45am-Tour is 10-1130am
Location: Carney Island Park, Little Lake Weir parking lot, 13275 SE 115th Ave, Ocklawaha
Leader: Marsha Jordan
Description: Tucked away in a clearing of the forest at the Carney Island Recreation & Conservation Area is a local Marion County gem that is hard to find and not very well known. It is known as the Bradford-Barker House and was the center of the longest shootout in FBI history. Want to know more?
Please note, no pets are allowed.
The house is not handicap accessible and it is in its original state. They do have air-conditioning in the house to protect it from the elements. There are no working restrooms inside the house.
About: Ma Barker gained notoriety as the matriarch of the Barker Gang, a criminal outfit that terrorized the Midwest during the early 20th century. Mother to four sons, all involved in crime from an early age, Ma Barker became synonymous with ruthless organization and control over their illegal activities. Her life and legacy, marked by violence and controversy, culminated in a fatal shootout with the FBI in 1935, solidifying her as one of America’s most infamous criminals.
Optional lunch at Gator Joe's Beach Bar & Grill, 12431 SE 135 Ave, Ocklawaha
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