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

Great Britain

Flags of Florida,1763-1784

— Marion County Museum —

Great Britain Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 14, 2022

1. Great Britain Marker

Inscription. Great Britain’s Union Jack was flown over Florida representing the combined kingdoms of England and Scotland.

The Red Cross of St. George, the patriot saint of England, and the white Scottish cross of St. Andrew form the Union flag.

The Union Jack was replaced in 1785 with the creation of the official Spanish national flag, which flew over Florida until 1821 when the United States took possession of the territory.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1763.

Location. 29° 11.101′ N, 82° 5.996′ W. Marker is in Ocala, Florida, in Marion County. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Spain (here, next to this marker); France (here, next to this marker); United States of America (here, next to this marker); Confederate States of America (a few steps from this marker); War Between the States (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Battle Chickamauga, GA.

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(about 400 feet away); Chancellorsville (about 400 feet away); Fredericksburg, VA (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. Great Britain Marker

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 14, 2022

3. Great Britain Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 7 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.