Ocala in Marion County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
USS Nautilus SSN 571
1954 - 1980
— Ocala - Marion County Veterans Memorial Park —
Jan. 17, 1955 underway on nuclear power
Aug. 3, 1958-crossed North Pole under the ice
Sponsored by Nautilus Alumni Association
Erected by Nautilus Alumni Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Notable Events • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is January 17, 1955.
Location. 29° 11.195′ N, 82° 6.132′ 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 Ocala - Marion County Veterans Memorial. 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. First Marine Division (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named USS Nautilus SSN 571 (here, next to this marker); Presidential Military Service (a few steps from this marker); 65th Infantry Regiment (a few steps from this marker); WAVES National (a few steps from this marker); Fallen Soldiers Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge (a few steps from this marker); Medal of Honor Recipients (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ocala.
Also see . . . USS Nautilus (SSN-571). (Submitted on June 25, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 25, 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. submitted on June 25, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.