Ocala in Marion County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Gazebo

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021

1. Gazebo Marker

Inscription. The original Gazebo existed on the square from the 1880’s until it fell into disrepair in the 1940’s. The Ocala Historic Preservation Society provided funding to have the Gazebo reconstructed, and the replica was dedicated on July 4, 1987.

Erected by Historic Ocala Preservation Society, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1987.

Location. 29° 11.207′ N, 82° 8.187′ W. Marker is in Ocala, Florida, in Marion County. It is on East Silver Springs Boulevard (State Road 40) east of South Magnolia Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted at eye-level on the northeast corner of the subject gazebo. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ocala FL 34470, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ocala Demands (here, next to this marker); The Old Courthouse Square (a few steps from this marker); Ocala National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Agnew-Gary Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Hall Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gary Block Building (within shouting distance of this marker);

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The Marion Block (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ocala.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Historic Ocala Preservation Society Downtown Mobile Device Tour

Also see . . . William Jennings Bryan Speaking from the Gazebo, 1908. (Submitted on January 3, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021

2. Gazebo Marker

(marker visible on northeast corner of gazebo)

Ocala Downtown Square Gazebo (<i>south elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021

3. Ocala Downtown Square Gazebo (south elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 644 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 3, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.