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

The Williams House

 
 
The Williams House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021
1. The Williams House Marker
Inscription. This American Foursquare Style Home was built in 1891. It is named for James and Fannie Williams who purchased the home in 1927. Their grandson, Jim Williams, served as the Lieutenant Governor of Florida.
 
Erected by Historic Ocala Preservation Society, Inc.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
 
Location. 29° 11.132′ N, 82° 7.902′ W. Marker is in Ocala, Florida, in Marion County. It is on East Fort King Street just east of Southeast Tuscawilla Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Marker is mounted on a ground-level granite block beside the sidewalk, directly in front of the subject house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 603 East Fort King Street, Ocala FL 34471, 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
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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: The Miller-Gary House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fort King Apartments (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tarver House (within shouting distance of this marker); Clarkson House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bryant House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anderson-Frank House (about 500 feet away); Grace Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away). 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
 
The Williams House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021
2. The Williams House Marker
(marker visible beside walkway, near staircase)
The Williams House (<i>front/south elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021
3. The Williams House (front/south elevation)
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on January 3, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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