A new monument honoring General Francis Marion, the Revolutionary War hero known as “The Swamp Fox” and the namesake of Marion County, has been officially unveiled at the Ocala/Marion County Veterans Memorial Park.
The dedication ceremony took place on Tuesday, June 23. Sponsored by the Ocala Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, the group sought to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary and to recognize the late General Marion’s enduring legacy.
“Marion County has a rich history rooted in bravery and resilience,” read a statement from the county following the event. “We are incredibly proud to announce the official unveiling of a new memorial monument dedicated to General Francis Marion…Located at the Ocala Marion County Veterans Memorial Park, this monument stands as a permanent tribute to his tactical genius, love for liberty, and the enduring legacy he left behind.”…