Historic Downtown Ocala in Marion County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Desert Vixen
| — | Ocala Equestrian Walk of Fame | — |
Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, March 31, 2026
1. Desert Vixen Marker
1991- 2017
Florida-bred Desert Vixen was a Hall of Fame champion Thoroughbred racehorse.
Bred by Muriel Vanderbilt Adams and Celtics owner Harry T. Mangurian Jr., she won eight straight races, breaking Belmont Park’s track record and the stakes record in the Gazelle.
1975 - Kentucky Derby
1995 - National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame member.
Erected by Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 2017.
Location. 29° 11.188′ N, 82° 8.223′ W. Marker is in Ocala, Florida, in Marion County. It is in Historic Downtown Ocala. It is at the intersection of South Magnolia Avenue and SE Broadway Street, on the right when traveling south on South Magnolia Avenue. The marker is located in front of Mark’s Steakhouse, along with 11 other horses that have been selected to the Ocala Equestrian Walk of Fame. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 S Magnolia Ave,
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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: Foolish Pleasure (here, next to this marker); Ta Wee (here, next to this marker); Skip Away (here, next to this marker); Precisionist (here, next to this marker); Dr. Fager (here, next to this marker); Silver Charm (a few steps from this marker); Masonic Hall Building (a few steps from this marker); First National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ocala.
Also see . . .
1. Explore the equestrian Walk of Champions honoring the areas famous horses and riders. (Submitted on September 19, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)
2. Desert Vixen.
Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, March 31, 2026
2. Desert Vixen Marker
3. Historic Downtown St. Augustine. (Submitted on September 19, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
