Fort King National Historic Park

Now a National Historic Landmark, the Fort King site was once an important military fort near the present-day city of Ocala. The fort was built in 1827 during the Seminole wars, and indicated the conflict that ensued between the United States and the Seminole tribe in the region at the time. The current fort is actually a replica of the original 19th-century site, and visitors to the park can gain insight into its history at the fort's visitor center.