Ocala in Marion County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Ironsides
Ocala - Marion County Veterans Memorial Park
1798
Old Ironsides
This vessel was the 2nd war ship built by
the United States Government
Fought in many battles & engagements
Served as:
Training ship, War of Tripoli, War of 1812
Civil War
This ship is a symbol of the Navy spirit
Sponsored by: Disabled Veterans South Marion DAV #85 serving veterans & dependents
Erected by Disabled Veterans South Marion DAV #85 serving veterans & dependents.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1798.
Location. 29° 11.155′ N, 82° 6.067′ W. Marker is in Ocala, Florida, in Marion County. Memorial can be reached from East Fort King Street, 0.1 miles south of East Silver Springs Boulevard. Marker located within the Ocala - Marion County Veterans Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2601 East Fort King Street, Ocala FL 34470, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. United States Submarine Service (here, next to this marker); USS Nautilus SSN 571 (here, next to this marker); CSS Submarine Hunley (here, next to this marker); USS Juneau CL52 (a few steps from this marker); Fourth Marine Division Assoc. WWII (a few steps from this marker); Pearl Harbor (a few steps from this marker); Purple Heart Medal (a few steps from this marker); Four Chaplains (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ocala.
Also see . . . Old Ironsides: a History of America’s Ship of State. (Submitted on May 22, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.