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

Anderson-Frank House

Circa 1891

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021

1. Anderson-Frank House Marker

Inscription. Victorian home with Classical Revival architectural influence. The residence of William Anderson, late 19th century druggist. Later, the residence of Marcus Frank, Ocala businessman and colorful city councilman.

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° 11.121′ N, 82° 7.814′ W. Marker is in Ocala, Florida, in Marion County. Marker is on East Fort King Street east of Southeast Sanchez Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted on a knee-high post near the sidewalk directly in front of the subject house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 728 East Fort King Street, Ocala FL 34471, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Bryant House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Chambliss House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bullock House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Osborne House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Tarver House (about 300 feet away); The Rheinauer House (about 400 feet away); The Gamsby House (about 500 feet away); The Williams House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ocala.

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sectionhead>More about this marker. Marker may be obscured by hedges.

Also see . . .
1. Dr William A. Anderson (Find a Grave).

Dr. Anderson moved from Wilmington, North Carolina to Ocala circa 1882. He was a prominent druggist and was also interested in other enterprises, being vice president of one of the banks.

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

2. Marcus Frank, photographed in Ocala, Florida, circa 1899. (Submitted on January 4, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
3. Early Ocala History and the Beginnings of Local Jewish Life.

Arriving in 1900, Marcus Frank and his mother, Julia Frank (Handelsman), not only followed economic opportunity, but sought to leave behind a few chaotic years in West Palm Beach. Marcus Frank opened “Frank’s Variety Store” in 1930 and became a local pioneer in advertising when he ran the first-ever full-page ad in a Florida newspaper. Marcus Frank began his political career as a city councilor, winning election to the Florida state legislature in 1939 and 1949.

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

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021

2. Anderson-Frank House Marker

Anderson-Frank House (<i>north/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021

3. Anderson-Frank House (north/front elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 257 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 4, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.