A. Quinn Jones House

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A. Quinn Jones House, Historic house in Gainesville, United States

The A. Quinn Jones House, located at 1013 N.W. 7th Avenue, features Frame Vernacular architecture with open floor plans and large windows connecting indoor spaces.

Built in 1925, this residence belonged to A. Quinn Jones, who became the first African American to receive a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in 1940.

The property now functions as a museum and cultural center, displaying exhibits about African American history in Gainesville and Alachua County during the Civil Rights Movement.

Visitors can access information about the house through the National Park Service, state historic preservation offices, and local historical organizations in Gainesville.

This National Register of Historic Places property has direct connections to the development of Lincoln High School, the second fully accredited African American high school in Florida.

Location: Gainesville

GPS coordinates: 29.65890,-82.33530

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25

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