Ocala in Marion County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Florida’s Past Flags
Ocala - Marion County Veterans Memorial Park
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 14, 2022
1. Florida’s Past Flags Marker
1513
Spain
Ponce De Leon claimed Florida for Spain, first placed around St. Augustine
1565
France
Flew at Fort Caroline near Jacksonville, Spain defeated France 1565
1763
Britain
Britain acquired flag from Spain, returned to Spain 1883
1865
Confederate
national flag of C.S.A. adopted 1865
Sponsored by: Ocala Jaycees
Erected by Ocala Jaycees.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1513.
Location. 29° 11.163′ N, 82° 6.054′ 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 Florida Plaza section of the Ocala - Marion County Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2601 East Fort King Street, Ocala FL 34470, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Camp Blanding (here, next to this marker); Ocala Rifles (here, next to this marker); St. Augustine (here, next to this marker); Marion County C.S. Units (here, next to this marker); Fort Brooke - Tampa, Florida (here, next to this marker); Seminole Wars (here, next to this marker); Dade Massacre (here, next to this marker); Fort King (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ocala.
Also see . . . Florida's Historic Flags. (Submitted on May 30, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 14, 2022
2. Florida’s Past Flags Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
