Nearly five centuries have passed since Ponce de Leon claimed for the king of Spain the area that now contains Ocala; the seat of Marion County in North Central Florida. Located midway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico; Ocala was incorporated in 1885; when it was home to just 803 inhabitants; and has grown steadily since that time. At the turn of the twentieth century; the city covered four square miles and had a population of 3;380; making Ocala the seventh largest town in Florida. From its Native American heritage; which includes important episodes in the life of Seminole leader Osceola; to its natural beauty featured in such places as the Ocala National Forest and the world-famous Silver Springs; Ocala has had a rich and fascinating past. Widely known today as champion thoroughbred horse country; Ocala and its environs also boast neighborhoods of well-preserved Victorian homes and other historic structures; a thriving business community; and a diverse populace that is dedicated to the constant improvement of this singular city. In 1995; Ocala was honored with the designation of �All America City� by the National Civic League. Paying tribute to this one-of-a-kind city; its residents�both past and present�and the story it has to tell; this volume of more than 200 vintage images showcases Ocala�s rich historical legacy and the men and women who made it all possible.
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