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

Spain

Flags of Florida,1513-1564

— Marion County Museum —

Spain Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 14, 2022

1. Spain Marker

Inscription.
Juan Ponce De Leon planted the castle and lion flag of King Ferdinand III to claim La Florida for the Spanish crown.

This flag, placed near present-day St. Augustine, was also used by Christopher Columbus to claim lands in the Americas during his four trips across the Atlantic Ocean.

The flag represents the early Spanish collection of kingdoms, though a national flag was not officially decreed until 1785 by King Charles III.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1513.

Location. 29° 11.103′ N, 82° 5.995′ W. Marker is in Ocala, Florida, in Marion County. It is on SE 26th Terrace 0.1 miles south of East Fort King Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker located on the northeast section of the Marin Country Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 307 SE 26th Terrace, 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

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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: Great Britain (here, next to this marker); United States of America (here, next to this marker); France (here, next to this marker); Confederate States of America (a few steps from this marker); Florida Industrial School for Girls (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); War Between the States (about 400 feet away); The Battle Chickamauga, GA. (about 400 feet away); Chancellorsville (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ocala.

Also see . . . Florida's Historic Flags. (Submitted on May 22, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 14, 2022

2. Spain Marker

Flags of Florida image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 14, 2022

3. Flags of Florida

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 314 times since then and 108 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 22, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.