Ocala in Marion County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
France
Flags of Florida,1564-1565
— Marion County Museum —
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. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. 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. 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. 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); 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); 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.)
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 64 times since then and 8 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.