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Marion County commission meeting heads to Fort King

Marion County commissioners will hold their regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, November 7 at their original location from the 1800s: the Fort King National Historic Landmark.

During the Marion County Board of County Commissioners meeting, which starts at 9 a.m., artillery volunteers will conduct live cannon firing. Residents in the area may hear a series of rounds fired multiple times.

The round of firings will begin at approximately 9:15 a.m. and will signal the Veterans Appreciation Proclamation presented by the Marion County Board of County Commissioners.

The Fort King National Historic Landmark (3925 E Fort King Street in Ocala) is a living history site that educates and informs the public of the important cultural, historic, and natural resources found at the park, and protects and develops these resources for future generations.

Fort King National Historic Landmark hosting commissioners meeting on November 7, 2023
The Fort King National Historic Landmark at 3925 E Fort King Street in Ocala (Photo: Marion County Public Relations)

The fort features a blacksmith shop, a museum and education center, as well as an archaeological center.

For more information, visit the Fort King National Historic Landmark’s website or Facebook page, or call 352-368-5533.