Ocala in Marion County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
St. Augustine
Ocala - Marion County Veterans Memorial Park
America’s First City
Established by Spain September 8, 1566
Subsequently came under the jurisdiction
of Britain, France, the United States and
the Confederacy
The Fort of Castillo De San Marcos was
completed by Spain in 1695.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 8, 1566.
Location. 29° 11.164′ N, 82° 6.056′ W. Marker is in Ocala, Florida, in Marion County. Marker can be reached from East Fort King Street, 0.1 miles south of East Silver Springs Boulevard. Marker located within the Florida Plaza section of the Ocala - Marion County Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2601 E Fort King St, Ocala FL 34470, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Camp Blanding (here, next to this marker); Florida’s Past Flags (here, next to this marker); John Jackson Dickison (here, next to this marker); Fort Brooke - Tampa, Florida (here, next to this marker); Marion County C.S. Units (here, next to this marker); Ocala Rifles (here, next to this marker); Dade Massacre (a few steps from this marker); Seminole Wars (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ocala.
Also see . . . Welcome to St. Augustine, America's Oldest City. (Submitted on May 28, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.