HOME OF THE LONGEST
GUN BATTLE IN FBI HISTORY
BRADFORD - MA BARKER HOUSE
ABOUT THE HOUSE
The home was originally located on property owned by Carson Bradford, who purchased the property in 1892. His son, living in Miami, built the house in 1930. It was a two story Florida cracker style home with four bedrooms and two baths with a total of 2,100 square feet.
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fred barker
Alvin Karpis
Kate "Ma" Barker
Arthur "Doc" Barker
Herman Barker
ABOUT THE barker-karpis gang
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.
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in the news
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Plaque unveiled recognizing Ma Barker house in Ocklawaha, 90 years after infamous FBI shootout
This infamous Florida home is lurking in the woods — and it’s got a dark past
