Ocala in Marion County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Declaration of Independence
Ocala - Marion County Veterans Memorial Park
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 14, 2022
1. Declaration of Independence Marker
Written by Thomas Jefferson, it proclaimed that the American Colonies were no longer a part of the British Empire.
Concludes that the United colonies are and of right ought to be free and independent states.
The first public reading was in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776
Freedom is never free and those who have fought
Shall never be forgotten
Sponsored by: Ocala Jaycees and the J. Dines Family
Erected by Ocala Jaycees and the J. Dines Family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1776.
Location. 29° 11.172′ N, 82° 6.088′ W. Marker is in Ocala, Florida, in Marion County. It 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 Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2601 E Fort King St, Ocala
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Regionally, this marker is in the American South. Globally, it 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: In Peace and War (here, next to this marker); Battle of Okinawa (a few steps from this marker); Naval Armed Guard Service (a few steps from this marker); Korean War (a few steps from this marker); Lewis & Clark Expedition (a few steps from this marker); 57th Army Air Forces Flying Training Detachment (a few steps from this marker); Military Bands (a few steps from this marker); Medal of Honor Florida Recipients (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ocala.
Also see . . . Declaration of Independence: A Transcription. (Submitted on May 27, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 14, 2022
2. Declaration of Independence Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
