Peabody Hall (Gainesville, Florida) Explained

Peabody Hall
Location:	Gainesville, Florida
Coordinates:	29.6497°N -82.3419°W
Built:	1913
Architect:	William A. Edwards
Added:	June 27, 1979
Refnum:	79000658

Peabody Hall is a historic site in Gainesville, Florida, United States. It is located in the northeastern section of the University of Florida. On June 27, 1979, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It currently houses the Dean of Students Office and the Counseling Center at the university.

Namesake

Peabody Hall is named after George Peabody, an influential investment banker and known to some as the founder of modern philanthropy.

See also

• University of Florida
• Buildings at the University of Florida
• Campus Historic District

External links

• Alachua County listings at National Register of Historic Places
• Alachua County listings at Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs
• Virtual tour of University of Florida Campus Historic District at Alachua County's Department of Growth Management
• The University of Florida Historic Campus at UF Facilities Planning & Construction
• George A. Smathers Libraries
  • UF Builds: The Architecture of the University of Florida
  • Peabody Hall