University of Florida in Gainesville in Alachua County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Wilmot Garden
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, February 11, 2025
1. Wilmot Garden Marker
The Wilmot Memorial Garden was dedicated on January 18, 1954, to honor Royal James Wilmot, a UF horticulturist and renowned camellia expert. During his time at UF. Wilmot developed one of the world's largest research collections of camellias, which served as a site for the classification and propagation of virtually every known camellia species as well as hundreds of varieties. Following Wilmot's death in 1950, the university received more than 300 camellia varieties from every region of the United States as a tribute to his many achievements. Those camellias became the centerpiece of Wilmot Garden. a place that continues to radiate life, growth and peace, and reflects nature at its best.
Erected 2017 by University of Florida.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical date for this entry is January 18, 1954.
Location. 29° 38.353′ N, 82° 20.967′ W. Marker is in Gainesville, Florida, in Alachua County. It is in University of Florida. It is on Mowry Road just east of Gale Lemerand Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is
this page online
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: Health Professions Pioneer (approx. 0.3 miles away); George T. Harrell (approx. 0.4 miles away); IFAS (approx. 0.6 miles away); Florida 4-H (approx. 0.6 miles away); Military Education (approx. 0.6 miles away); James Erik Suh (approx. 0.6 miles away); Capt. Jack R. Harvey (approx. 0.6 miles away); Robert C. Williamson Hall (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gainesville.
Also see . . . Wilmot Gardens. (Submitted on February 13, 2025, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, February 11, 2025
2. Wilmot Garden Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2025, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 12, 2025, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 2. submitted on February 13, 2025, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.
