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

The Osborne House

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021

1. The Osborne House Marker

Inscription. This Victorian Frame Vernacular Style home was built in 1912. It is named for E.A. Osborne who was the director of the City of Ocala’s Light and Water Department. Soul Essentials of Ocala was established in 2006, and relocated to this location in 2010.

Erected by Historic Ocala Preservation Society, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 29° 11.131′ N, 82° 7.763′ 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 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: 805 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: Bullock House (a few steps from this marker); The Chambliss House (within shouting distance of this marker); Scott House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rheinauer House (within shouting distance of this marker); Anderson-Frank House (about 300 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); The William G. Marshall House (about 400 feet away); The Bryant House (about 400 feet away); The Gamsby House (about 500 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 Osborne House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021

2. The Osborne House

(marker visible beside sidewalk, near center)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.