Gainesville in Alachua County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Florida Museum
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, May 31, 2019
1. Florida Museum Marker
The Florida Museum traces its roots to the 1890s at Florida Agricultural College in Lake City. In 1906, the collections moved to the UF campus in Gainesville. On May 30, 1917, the Florida State Museum became the state's official natural history museum and Florida's first state-legislated cultural institution. To more accurately reflect its mission, in 1988 the name was changed to the Florida Museum of Natural History. With extensive collections and research in archaeology, biology, ethnography and paleontology, it has become one of the nation's top museums. Museum scientists teach, develop exhibits and programs and conduct research focused on world issues, including biodiversity, climate change, invasive species, water and air quality, cultural heritage and change, and public understanding of science.Erected 2016 by University of Florida.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education • Paleontology • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is May 30, 1917.
Location. 29° 38.17′ N, 82° 22.19′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Korea (approx. half a mile away); Timucua Burial Mound/Timucua People (approx. 1.1 miles away); Gainesville Woman's Club (approx. 1.1 miles away); Flavet Villages (approx. 1.3 miles away); Capt. Jack R. Harvey (approx. 1.4 miles away); James Erik Suh (approx. 1.4 miles away); Military Education (approx. 1.4 miles away); Steve Spurrier (approx. 1˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gainesville.
Also see . . . Florida Museum. University of Florida (Submitted on June 5, 2019.)
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, May 31, 2019
2. Florida Museum Marker and Museum of Natural History
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2019, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2019, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
