Ocala in Marion County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Bullock House
Circa 1891
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021
1. Bullock House Marker
A part of the Ocala Historic District:
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Victorian home with Carpenter Gothic architectural style. The residence of W.S. Bullock, Mayor and Judge in late 19th and early 20th century. Son of Civil War General Robert Bullock.
Erected by Historic Ocala Preservation Society, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 29° 11.122′ N, 82° 7.771′ W. Marker is in Ocala, Florida, in Marion County. It is on East Fort King Street just east of Southeast Wenona Avenue (Southeast 8th 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: 808 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 Osborne House (a few steps from this marker); The Chambliss House (a few steps from this marker); Scott House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rheinauer House (within shouting distance of this marker); Anderson-Frank House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bryant House (about 400 feet away,
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Regarding Bullock House. Among the community leaders residing in the district was W.S. Bullock, whose home at 808 Fort King was built by 1891. Son of Civil War General Robert Bullock, W.S. Bullock was judge of the criminal court, Mayor of Ocala, and judge of the Fifth Judicial Circuit.
Contributing property, Ocala Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #84000912.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021
2. Bullock House Marker
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021
3. Bullock House (north/front elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,110 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 4, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
