City of Newberry Historic District
N 29° 38.778 W 082° 36.732
17R E 343948 N 3280679
This historical marker for the City of Newberry Historic District is located in front of the Newberry City Hall.
Waymark Code: WMBY0Y
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 07/03/2011
Views: 13
The marker reads:
The discovery of hard rock phosphate in Alachua County in 1889 sparked the appearance of boom towns wherever large deposits of the mineral were found. Incorporated in 1894, Newberry thrived until 1914 when the onset of World War I forced the mines to close. The mines did not reopen after the war, causing the economy of the town to collapse and forcing many residents to leave. The buildings in Newberry's historic district reflect the boom town atmosphere of small mining communities founded in Florida at end of the 19th century. The district was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
Marker Number: F-363
Date: 1995
County: Alachua
Marker Type: Roadside
Sponsored or placed by: Florida Department of State
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