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

Inscription.
This American Foursquare Style home was built in 1909. It is named for Louise Gamsby, who served as Ocala’s 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. Marker 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.

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); The Chambliss House (about 500 feet away); The Osborne House (about 500 feet away); The Rheinauer House (about 500 feet away); The Bryant House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ocala.

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The Gamsby House (<i>northeast elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021

2. The Gamsby House (northeast elevation)

(marker visible beside sidewalk; near bottom center)

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

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 129 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 6, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.