Ocala in Marion County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The William G. Marshall House
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021
1. The William G. Marshall House Marker
Wm. Marshall, Ocalas leading contractor since 1880, built this Classic Revival home for his wife, Lily, in 1906. Intricate exterior plasterwork between each story and plaster ionic capping at the top of each column have lent people to call it The Wedding Cake House. An ashlar stone wall and original gate defines the front walkway.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 29° 11.122′ N, 82° 7.692′ W. Marker is in Ocala, Florida, in Marion County. It is on East Fort King Street just east of Southeast 9th Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted on a waist-high post near the sidewalk directly in front of the subject house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 906 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 Rheinauer House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort King Manor (within shouting distance of this marker); Scott House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Osborne House (about 400 feet away); Bullock House (about 400 feet away); The Chambliss House (about
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Regarding The William G. Marshall House. Contributing property, Ocala Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #84000912.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021
2. The William G. Marshall House (front/north elevation)
The marker is visible just inside the stone wall, at far right.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021
3. William G. Marshall House Veranda
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, December 23, 2021
4. William G. Marshall House (northwest elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 812 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 6, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
