Ocala, County seat in Marion County, Florida, United States.
Ocala stretches across north central Florida at an elevation of 32 meters, featuring residential neighborhoods interspersed with parklands and commercial districts.
Fort King, established in 1827 near present-day Ocala, served as a military outpost during conflicts between Seminole tribes and European settlers.
The Ocala Historic District contains numerous Victorian-era structures that demonstrate the architectural preferences and building techniques of 19th-century Florida.
Interstate 75 and U.S. Highway 27 intersect in Ocala, providing direct routes to major Florida cities and connecting travelers to local attractions.
The thoroughbred industry in Ocala generates over $2.2 billion annually through extensive horse farms and equestrian facilities across Marion County.
Location: Marion County
Inception: 1845
Elevation above the sea: 32 m
Website: http://ocalafl.org
GPS coordinates: 29.18720,-82.14009
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:07
Silver Springs
9 km
Silver Springs State Park
8.5 km
Six Gun Territory
7.4 km
Wild Waters
8.7 km
Fort King
5.6 km
Appleton Museum of Art
6.5 km
Coca-Cola Bottling Plant
1.1 km
Bert Dosh Memorial Bridge
15.3 km
The Ritz Apartment
2.1 km
Silver River Museum
10.4 km
United Hebrews of Ocala
940 m
East Hall
3.9 km
E. C. Smith House
1.2 km
T. W. Randall House
18.1 km
John A. King House
19.5 km
Tuscawilla Park Historic District
770 m
Armstrong House
25.2 km
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church
14.9 km
Alfred Ayer House
24.8 km
Lake Lillian Neighborhood Historic District
16.3 km
Gen. Robert Bullock House
24.8 km
Belleview School
16.1 km
Thomas R. Ayer House
24.6 km
Robert W. Ferguson House
17.8 km
West Ocala Historic District
619 m
Silver River Museum & Environmental Education Center
10.4 km
Discovery Center
1.2 km
Ocala Historic District
1.2 kmReviews
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