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| Fort King - Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| HSP Category | Building/Fort |
| Period | 1940 |
| HSP Style | Fort |
| Construction | Block |
| No. Stories | One |
| Original Use | Residential |
| Present Use | Museum and visitor center |
Historical Significance:
On Feb. 4, 2004, Fort King was declared a National Historical Landmark. This was the birthplace of Ocala, FL and named after the extinct Timucan Indians. Fort King was built around 1827 and was the site of military headquarters built to protect nearby settlers. This site includes one acre of land owned by the Ocala DAR chapter and is now leased to the City of Ocala/Marion County with the purpose of making this historical site available to the public, to preserve and protect it because of its historical significance.
Designations:
- National Register of Historical Places
Historic Marker:
- Marker Organization: Ocala Chapter, NSDAR
- Marker Date: 1933
- Marker Text: This marks the burying ground of the soldiers and civilians who died at Fort King during the Seminole War 1835-1842. For King occupied the hill to the north-east and was established as a military post in 1827
Funded By:
The property is maintained by the City of Ocala, Marion Count, the Fort King Heritage Association, and the Ocala DAR Chapter.
Information for the Visitors:
What you need to know if interested in visiting this destination:
- Condition of Property: Rehabilitate
- Open to the Public? Yes
- Public Fee: None
- Public Hours: Daily sunrise to sunset
- Is it Family Friendly? Yes
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Directions and application forms can be found on this page or in the Forms section of the DAR members' website.