Murphree Area

Murphree Area is a residential complex at the University of Florida comprising five brick buildings with Gothic Revival and Tudor-inspired architectural details on the northern edge of campus. The structures house students in rooms with shared bathrooms, air conditioning, and communal facilities including laundry areas and vending machines.

Construction of the complex spanned from the early 1900s through the late 1930s, with buildings added in phases as the young university expanded its student housing. This extended building period reflects the institution's gradual development during its formative decades.

The buildings are named after university founders and early supporters, creating a tangible link between students living here and the institution's origins. Walking through the complex, residents encounter reminders of the people who shaped the university's beginning.

The complex is connected by walkways and easily accessible from other campus areas, allowing visitors to view the exteriors and courtyards. Residents have access to bathrooms, laundry facilities, and common spaces throughout the buildings that support daily student life.

One building honors a Gainesville mayor whose donation of land made it possible to establish the university in the first place. This naming choice reflects how the institution's founding depended on support from the local community.