Newberry Historic District

The Newberry Historic District is a roughly 160-acre area containing 48 preserved buildings from different eras. The collection includes a 1909 schoolhouse that now serves as a museum and government office, along with other commercial and residential structures from the town's early development.

Newberry began in the 1880s during a phosphate mining boom, when the Savannah, Florida and Western Railway connected it to nearby High Springs. This rail link turned the area into a trading center for the growing mining industry in the region.

The buildings here show different architectural styles that reflect how rural communities in central Florida developed over time. Walking through, you notice how each era left its own mark on the way structures were designed and built.

The district sits roughly 18 miles west of Gainesville and is easiest to visit by car. Informational signs at the buildings provide insights into their history, and guided tours are available for those who want deeper context about what they are seeing.

The district preserves structures from the phosphate mining era when German companies were the primary customers of local operations before World War I began in 1914. These international business ties left deep marks on the town's growth and the buildings that still stand today.

Location: Florida

GPS coordinates: 29.64583,-82.61361

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:04