Ocala in Marion County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Ocala National Bank
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021
1. Ocala National Bank Marker
Constructed in 1911, it was the first granite building in Ocala. It served as the most prominent financial institution and was located on the most prestigious corner in the city.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 29° 11.23′ N, 82° 8.21′ W. Marker is in Ocala, Florida, in Marion County. Marker is at the intersection of East Silver Springs Boulevard (Florida Route 40) and North Magnolia Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Silver Springs Boulevard. Marker is mounted at eye-level on the southwest corner of the subject building, facing Silver Springs Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala FL 34470, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Agnew-Gary Block (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Courthouse Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Gazebo (within shouting distance of this marker); Ocala Demands (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Hall Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gary Block Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First National Bank
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Regarding Ocala National Bank. By the end of the first decade of the century, several miles of cement sidewalks had been laid on the main business streets and additional walks were being laid. A need arose for additional banking facilities. The Citizens Bank and the Ocala National Bank were established. An attractive Neo-Classical building of Indiana limestone was built in 1911 for the Ocala National Bank.
Contributing property, Ocala Historic Commercial District, National Register of Historic Places #99000656.
Also see . . . Former Ocala National Bank, Ocala, Florida. University of Northern Florida Digital Commons website entry:
This granite building was constructed in 1911. The bank closed in 2009 during the financial crisis. It is a contributing building on the National Register of Historic Places and a part of the Ocala Historic Commercial District.(Submitted on January 2, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021
2. Ocala National Bank Marker
via Cosmos Mariner, Florida Memory, 1914
3. Ocala National Bank
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021
4. Ocala National Bank Building
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 3. submitted on August 26, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on January 2, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
