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

The Bryant House

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021

1. The Bryant House Marker

Inscription. This Victorian Vernacular Style home was built in 1892, by William Robert Bryant. He was a successful farmer who moved from Missouri to Ocala in the 1880’s. His grandson, Cecil Farris Bryant, served as the 34th Governor of the State 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 1892.

Location. 29° 11.122′ N, 82° 7.846′ W. Marker is in Ocala, Florida, in Marion County. It is on East Fort King Street just east of Southeast Sanchez Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted on a ground-level granite block near the sidewalk, directly in front of the subject house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 712 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 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 Tarver House (within shouting distance of this marker); Anderson-Frank House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Williams House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Chambliss House (about 400 feet away); Bullock House (about 400 feet away); The Fort King Apartments (about

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400 feet away); The Miller-Gary House (about 400 feet away); Clarkson House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ocala.

Regarding The Bryant House. The Bryant House is currently home to the Historic Ocala Preservation Society.

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 . . . Bryant House To Become Historic Resource Center.

At the turn of the 20th century, Ocala’s Fort King Road was a prominent thoroughfare lined with homes belonging to lawyers, doctors, generals and city councilmen. Bryant’s son, Charles, was Ocala’s first certified public accountant. His grandson, Cecil Farris Bryant, became the 34th governor of Florida, said Julie Felter, Cecil’s daughter. Felter can recall memories of visiting her great-aunt at the home on what is now East Fort King Street.

(Submitted on January 4, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021

2. The Bryant House Marker

The Bryant House (<i>north/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021

3. The Bryant House (north/front elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 906 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 4, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.