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Mount Zion AME Church preservation raised at CRE meeting; staff points to Florida Historic Trust grants
Ocala Community Redevelopment Agency (CRE) Board · October 28, 2025
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Summary
A Mount Zion AME Church member asked the CRE board for help preserving the 1866 church building, noting its historic significance and tourism interest; staff suggested Florida Historic Trust grant opportunities and offered to assist with application coordination.
At the Oct. 13 CRE meeting a Mount Zion AME Church member urged the board to help preserve a 159-year-old church building at the edge of downtown that hosts walking-tour visits and tour buses.
The commenter described the building as an important historical edifice built in…
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