Archer Historical Society Museum
The Archer Historical Society Museum is located at the intersection of Main and Magnolia Streets, Archer, Florida, United States. This is one of the sights of Archer. Worth the trip, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is 13 mi off.
A museum inside Archer
Gainesville is the nearest base
Gainesville is 15 miles northeast, with 57 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Jacksonville
Jacksonville is about 76 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 68–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Archer Historical Society Museum
The Archer Historical Society Museum is located at the intersection of Main and Magnolia Streets, Archer, Florida, United States. Housed in an old railroad depot that was built before 1900, it contains exhibits relating to area history. The society secured ownership of the depot building in 1984 and annual fairs were used to raise money for its restoration.
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Where to base yourself for Archer Historical Society Museum
The first towns with rooms are Gainesville (57) and Alachua (9).
- 1Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
- 2Ginnie Springs
- 3Devil's Den
- 4Paynes Prairie
- 5Florida Museum of Natural History
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Archer Historical Society Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archer | in town | — | — | 1,159 | $185K | — |
| Gainesville | 15 mi northeast | 20 min | 57 45 hotels · 1 motel · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 148,671 | $248K | D |
| Alachua | 17 mi north | 25 min | 9 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 10,612 | $299K | — |
| High Springs | 19 mi north | 30 min | 8 1 hotel · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 6,762 | $321K | — |
| Micanopy | 15 mi east | 20 min | 4 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 653 | $233K | — |
| Williston | 11 mi southeast | 15 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 3,456 | $253K | — |
| McIntosh | 19 mi east | 30 min | 5 2 hotels · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 551 | $275K | — |
| Chiefland | 21 mi west | 30 min | 6 2 hotels · 1 motel · 3 RV parks | 2,456 | $168K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to Archer Historical Society Museum
More places people know lie within 49 miles.
113 mi Stadium & arenaBen Hill Griffin Stadium
224 mi Park & preserveGinnie Springs
311 mi Ancient siteDevil's Den
412 mi State parkPaynes Prairie
512 mi MuseumFlorida Museum of Natural History200K visitors a year
49 mi National forestOcala National Forest
36 mi Zoo & aquariumSilver Springs
34 mi State parkIchetucknee Springs State ParkPhoto credits
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium: The original uploader was Hughs at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.5 · Ginnie Springs: (WT-de) Mistoffeles, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Devil's Den: Eric Beach, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Paynes Prairie: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Florida Museum of Natural History: WillMcC, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ocala National Forest: Sandra Friend, Public domain · Silver Springs: NeilEvans, Public domain · Ichetucknee Springs State Park: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5
A visit to Archer Historical Society Museum: questions
Is Archer Historical Society Museum in Archer?
Yes. It’s inside Archer, FL.
When is the best time to visit Archer Historical Society Museum?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 68–83°.
How far is Archer Historical Society Museum from Jacksonville?
About 76 miles northeast of Jacksonville, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Archer Historical Society Museum?
Gainesville Regional (GNV), about 19 miles away. The nearest big hub is Jacksonville (JAX), about 83 miles.
Where should I stay near Archer Historical Society Museum?
Gainesville (15 mi, 57 places to stay), Alachua (17 mi, 9 places to stay) and High Springs (19 mi, 8 places to stay).
Tips from people in Archer
Start the conversation in Archer’s Town Square.
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