Gainesville in Alachua County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Ralph D. Turlington
Statesman And Educator
— Unversity of Florida —
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 24, 2020
1. Ralph D. Turlington Marker
A native of Gainesville and University of Florida Alumnus [B.S.B.A., 1942], Ralph D. Turlington represented Alachua County in the Florida House of Representatives for 24 years [1950-74], serving as Speaker of the House 1967-68. Appointed Florida’s Commissioner of Education in 1974 and subsequently elected to three terms, Turlington played a key role in raising Florida’s standards and placed the State in a leadership role in the nation. A member of the University of Florida Business Administration Faculty [1947-49]. He also was a successful insurance executive. It is appropriate this major classroom building, where students are taught daily, is named for a man whose name is synonymous with education.
Erected by University of Florida.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.
Location. 29° 38.923′ N, 82° 20.619′ W. Marker is in Gainesville, Florida, in Alachua County. Marker is on Newell Drive south of Union Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker attached to entrance wall
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Turlington Rock, 1984 (within shouting distance of this marker); Century Tower Carillon (within shouting distance of this marker); This Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Marston Science Library (within shouting distance of this marker); University of Florida (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Florida Extension (about 300 feet away); Rolfs Hall (about 400 feet away); African Studies (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gainesville.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 24, 2020
2. Ralph D. Turlington Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
