Ocala in Marion County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Gamsby House
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021
1. The Gamsby House Marker
This American Foursquare Style home was built in 1909. It is named for Louise Gamsby, who served as Ocalas Librarian from 1916 until 1951.
Erected by Historic Ocala Preservation Society, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 29° 11.051′ N, 82° 7.787′ W. Marker is in Ocala, Florida, in Marion County. It is on Southeast Wenona Avenue (Southeast 8th Avenue) just north of Southeast 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north. 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: 222 Southeast Wenona Avenue, 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 Raysor House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Carlisle House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bullock House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anderson-Frank House (about 500 feet away); Scott House (about 500 feet away); The Chambliss House (about 500 feet away); The Osborne House (about 500 feet away); The Rheinauer House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ocala.
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Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021
2. The Gamsby House (northeast elevation)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021
3. The Gamsby House (east/front elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 6, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
