Historic Downtown Ocala in Marion County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Ta Wee

1966 - 1980

— Ocala Equestrian Walk of Fame —

Ta Wee Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, March 31, 2026

1. Ta Wee Marker

Inscription.
Florida-bred Ta Wee was a Hall of Fame champion Thoroughbred racehorse.

A Tartan Farm homebred, Ta Wee won 15 out of 21 races, even beating older males in the famed Vosburgh.

Her first foal was the sprint stakes winner, Great Above, who sired National Horse of the Year Holy Bull, another Hall of Fame Florida-bred.

Awards/Wins:
1969-70 - National Champion Sprinter
1994 - 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 • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1966.

Location. 29° 11.19′ N, 82° 8.222′ 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 SW Broadway Street, on the right when traveling south on South Magnolia Avenue. The marker is located in front of Mark’s Prime Steakhouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala FL 34471, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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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: Dr. Fager (here, next to this marker); Desert Vixen (here, next to this marker); Foolish Pleasure (here, next to this marker); Skip Away (a few steps from this marker); Precisionist (a few steps from this marker); Masonic Hall Building (a few steps from this marker); Silver Charm (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. Ta Wee. (Submitted on October 2, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)
2. Explore the equestrian Walk of Champions honoring the areas famous horses and riders. (Submitted on October 2, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)
3. Bronze plaques honor famous local equaine champions.

Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, March 31, 2026

2. Ta Wee Marker

(Submitted on October 2, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.