Ocala in Marion County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Florida’s Past Flags
Ocala - Marion County Veterans Memorial Park
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. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. 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. 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 East Fort King Street, 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); 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.)
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 76 times since then and 10 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.