Gainesville - Alachua County Genealogical Society,Rob Hicks
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From a small agricultural community in northern Florida into a thriving city, many people have helped transform Gainesville into what it is today.After befriending the Timucuan Indians who originally inhabited the region, Spanish colonizers began recruiting other settlers to move to the area. Despite the early foundations set, the people who brought the railroad to Gainesville deserve the most credit for gi ... Full description
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From a small agricultural community in northern Florida into a thriving city, many people have helped transform Gainesville into what it is today.
After befriending the Timucuan Indians who originally inhabited the region, Spanish colonizers began recruiting other settlers to move to the area. Despite the early foundations set, the people who brought the railroad to Gainesville deserve the most credit for giving the town its start. Soon after tracks were laid throughout the city, small businesses sprouted and opportunities for new industries arose. The city's population expanded along with its economic growth, and more people began to witness the unique potential of Gainesville. In 1905, the city became home to the University of Florida, and a rich educational heritage began. The university brought great attention to the town and subsequently made Gainesville not only one of the most important cities in Florida, but one of the most prominent educational epicenters in the South.
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| Author | Alachua County Genealogical Society, Rob Hicks |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing (SC) |
| Series | Images of America |
| Release year | 2008 |
| Cover type | Softcover |
| EAN | 9780738554020 |