Duckpond in Gainesville in Alachua County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
To the Americans Held Hostage by Iran
This garden was dedicated by the citizens of Gainesville on October 29, 1980
To the Americans Held Hostage by Iran
November 4, 1979
Erected 1980 by Citizens of Gainesville.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is November 4, 1979.
Location. 29° 39.125′ N, 82° 19.387′ W. Marker is in Gainesville, Florida, in Alachua County. It is in Duckpond. Marker is on East University Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 222 E University Ave, Gainesville FL 32601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Spanish Cattle Ranching (a few steps from this marker); We Remember Them With Compassion (a few steps from this marker); East Florida Seminary (within shouting distance of this marker); First Gainesville Skirmish / Battle of Gainesville (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Gainesville (within shouting distance of this marker); 9/11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Lynching in America / Reconstruction-Era Lynchings in Gainesville (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alachua County Courthouse (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gainesville.
Regarding To the Americans Held Hostage by Iran. The hostages would be held by Iran almost another three months after the marker's dedication, finally being released on January 20, 1981.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.