Historic Downtown Ocala in Marion County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Silver Charm
1994
| — | Ocala Equestrian Walk of Fame | — |
Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, March 31, 2026
1. Silver Charm Marker
Florida-bred Silver Charm is a Hall of Fame champion Thoroughbred racehorse.
A two-time purchase out of the OBS sales, the horse put the McKathan Brothers/Bob Baffert team and Ocala on the map as a place for good horsemen and future champions.
Bred by Mary Lou Wootton and owned by Bob & Beverly Lewis, the horse was the first from America to win the Dubai World Cup and hold the title of the oldest living Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Dubai World Cup Winner.
Awards/Wins:
1997 - Kentucky Derby/Preakeness Stakes
1997 - National Champion 3-year old colt
2007 - National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame
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 1994.
Location. 29° 11.181′ N, 82° 8.22′ 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
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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: Precisionist (a few steps from this marker); Skip Away (a few steps from this marker); Foolish Pleasure (a few steps from this marker); Desert Vixen (a few steps from this marker); Ta Wee (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Fager (a few steps from this marker); First National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Hall Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ocala.
Also see . . . Bronze plaques honor famous local equaine champions.
Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, March 31, 2026
2. Silver Charm Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
