Gainesville | University City, Alachua County, Nature Trails
https://www.britannica.com/place/Gainesville-Florida
WebMar 20, 2024 · Gainesville, city, seat (1853) of Alachua county, north-central Florida, U.S., about 70 miles (115 km) southwest of Jacksonville. The Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto marched through the area in 1539, and settlement eventually developed around a trading post known as Hog Town (established 1830).
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