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Ocala was established in 1846 near the site of Fort King, a military outpost of the Seminole Wars. Ocala is a derivation of the Timucua word "Ocali" which is believed to mean the "Big Hammock".
Silver Springs
Ocala Florida is home to Silver Springs, nature and water park, a 350 acre theme park surrounding the headwaters of Silver River, the largest artesian spring in the world.
Thoroughbred Horses
