The City of Gainesville was established on November 30, 1821. With deep roots comes a deep history, and Gainesville has plenty of it to show. Here are some of the City’s historical sites.
The Smithgall Arts Center
The Smithgall Arts Center has not always just been an arts center. Beginning in 1914, the building acted as a passenger depot for the Jefferson, Southern and Gainesville Midland Railroad.
As passenger service declined in the 1940s, the facility converted into a freight depot. In 1992, it was purchased by The Arts Council…