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

France

Flags of Florida,1564-1565

— Marion County Museum —

France Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 14, 2022

1. France Marker

Inscription.
Jean Ribault led nearly 200 French settlers from Spain’s established colony near present day St. Augustine north along the St. John’s River.

Their mission was to claim an area near present-day Jacksonville and drive out the territory’s Spanish occupants.

Though a national flag for France was not yet officially recognized, this flag is thought to have flown over the short-lived settlement.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Communications • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1564.

Location. 29° 11.1′ N, 82° 5.998′ 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

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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: Great Britain (here, next to this marker); Confederate States of America (here, next to this marker); United States of America (here, next to this marker); Spain (here, next to this marker); Florida Industrial School for Girls (within shouting distance of this marker); War Between the States (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 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. France 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 160 times since then and 21 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.