Gainesville in Alachua County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Thomas House
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 24, 2020
1. Thomas House Marker
William Ruben Thomas House begun by C.W. Chase in 1906, this building was bought and completed in 1910 by Major W.R. Thomas, the house continued as the familys residence until 1926 when it became part of the Hotel Thomas. Its use by the citizens of Gainesville is dedicated to the memory of Major Thomas, whose foresight and planning was instrumental in the location of the University of Florida in the City of Gainesville.
Erected by City of Gainesville.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 29° 39.421′ N, 82° 19.324′ W. Marker is in Gainesville, Florida, in Alachua County. It is at the intersection of NE 6th Ave and NE 4th St, on the left when traveling east on NE 6th Ave. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville FL 32601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Florida. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Roper Park / Old City Park (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); "The Great Endurance Run" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chestnut Funeral Home (approx. Ό mile away); Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); 9/11 Memorial
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Another marker is no longer nearby. The Gainesville Servicemen's Center / Thelma Boltin Center (was approx. Ό mile away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 24, 2020
2. Thomas House Marker
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 24, 2020
3. Thomas Center Dedication Plaque
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 24, 2020
4. Thomas House/Thomas Center as it exist today
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 24, 2020
5. Thomas Center Dedication Plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 374 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 29, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
