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Ocala, Florida

Located in Marion County, Florida, Ocala was established in 1846. Known as the 'Horse Capital of the World' with over 1,200 horse farms. Silver Springs is one of Florida's oldest tourist attractions.
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Founded 1846 | Population 68,000 | Peak 68,000 (2024) | County Marion County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Ocala, Florida

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1846Founded: Named for Timucuan chief.
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1861Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Ocala.
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1943Horse Country: Thoroughbred horse farms established.
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2010Modern Era: Ocala continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1846 Culture
Founded
1861 Transport
Railroad Era
1943 Business
Horse Country
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Known as the 'Horse Capital of the World' with over 1,200 horse farms.
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Silver Springs is one of Florida's oldest tourist attractions.
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Marion County has more horses than any other county east of the Mississippi.
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Ocala was founded in 1846.
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Ocala has a population of approximately 68,000.
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