Newberry, Florida
Newberry is a city of 7,865 people in Alachua County, Florida, founded in 1889.
Why visit Newberry
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 13 parks and trails, 10 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Newberry Historic District (Newberry, Florida) and Dudley Farm Historic State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 43°F.
Weather in Newberry
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Newberry
Newberry is a city located in the southwest corner of Alachua County, Florida, United States. The population was 7,342 as of the 2020 Census, up from 4,950 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. Much of the city borders neighboring Gilchrist County, to the west.
From the Wikipedia article Newberry, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Newberry Historic District (Newberry, Florida)
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Florida
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
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Dudley Farm Historic State Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
18730 West Newberry Road, Newberry
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes10
Where to stay1
History
Newberry developed as a mining town after phosphate was discovered in the western part of Alachua County in the 1880s. In 1893, the Savannah, Florida, and Western Railway was extended southward from High Springs to Newberry, leading to its development as a railroad town and trading center. A post office established in March 1894 was named Newton, but changed to Newberry in August of that year.
In this period, racial violence against blacks rose in Alachua County, where lynchings took place to enforce white supremacy. A total of 21 people, 19 of them black, were lynched in the county between 1891 and 1926.
By 1896, there were fourteen mines operating nearby. Newberry had hotels, boarding houses, and saloons to accommodate the area's transient and sometimes unruly population. The demand for phosphate ended abruptly in 1914, when war was declared against Germany, the principal customer for Newberry's phosphate. This caused a loss of jobs in the area, and social tensions rose.
The community turned from phosphate production to agriculture and new commodity crops. It was particularly successful in producing watermelons. The Watermelon Festival, first held in 1946, a year after the end of World War II, continues to be celebrated as an annual event.
From the History section of Newberry, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship23
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
Map of Newberry
58 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 43°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 71°F | 45°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 77°F | 50°F | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 55°F | 3.0 in |
| May | 88°F | 62°F | 3.3 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 69°F | 7.1 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 70°F | 7.3 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 70°F | 7.8 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 68°F | 5.8 in |
| Oct | 83°F | 60°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 76°F | 51°F | 2.1 in |
| Dec | 69°F | 46°F | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Gainesville 11 Wnw (7 mi away), rain and snow from Gainesville 8.1 Sw, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Alachua County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Good Dog Landing (79FL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- High Springs 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Alachua 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- East Bronson 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Trenton 13 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Bronson 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Gainesville 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Andrews 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Chiefland 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Williston 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Manatee Road 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Newberry Hist Dist City Hall02, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- WB Newberry Ln Rumble Strips stop ahead, Newberry dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- WB Newberry Ln CR 235 directional road signs, Newberry dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- WB Newberry Ln CR 235 intersection, Newberry dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB CR 235 reassurance marker, Newberry dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Tobacco Barn - Elevations Floor Plan and Section - Dudley Farm, Farmhouse and Outbuildings, 18730 West Newberry Road, Newberry, Alachua County, FL, Related names: Dudley, Philip Benjamin Harvey, Sr., Owner; Dudley, Philip Benjamin Harvey, Jr., Owner; Dudley, Myrtle, Owner; State of Florida, Division of Recreation and Parks, Owner; Hall, G...., Public domain
- Smokehouse - Elevations, Floor Plan and Section - Dudley Farm, Farmhouse and Outbuildings, 18730 West Newberry Road, Newberry, Alachua County, FL, Related names: Dudley, Philip Benjamin Harvey, Sr., Owner; Dudley, Philip Benjamin Harvey, Jr., Owner; Dudley, Myrtle, Owner; State of Florida, Division of Recreation and Parks, Owner; Hall, G...., Public domain
- Site Plan in 1870-1890, Site Plan in 1900-1920, Site Plan in 1992 - Dudley Farm, Farmhouse and Outbuildings, 18730 West Newberry Road, Newberry, Alachua County, FL, Related names: Dudley, Philip Benjamin Harvey, Sr., Owner; Dudley, Philip Benjamin Harvey, Jr., Owner; Dudley, Myrtle, Owner; State of Florida, Division of Recreation and Parks, Owner; Hall, G...., Public domain
- Pump House - Elevations, Floor Plan and Section - Dudley Farm, Farmhouse and Outbuildings, 18730 West Newberry Road, Newberry, Alachua County, FL, Related names: Dudley, Philip Benjamin Harvey, Sr., Owner; Dudley, Philip Benjamin Harvey, Jr., Owner; Dudley, Myrtle, Owner; State of Florida, Division of Recreation and Parks, Owner; Hall, G...., Public domain
- Newberry Post Office, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Newberry Fire Station 28, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Oak View Middle School, Newberry, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- EB FL 26 Road junction US27 41, Newberry dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- WB W Newberry Rd Railroad crossing 622498S, Newberry dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- EB FL 26 Railroad crossing 622498S, Newberry dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- WB W Newberry Rd at 254 St crossing, Newberry dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Farmhouse 1906 restaurant, Newberry, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- EB FL 26 at 254th St intersection, Newberry dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- WB W Newberry Rd School Zone, Newberry dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Newberry Municipal Building contributing Newberry Historic District plaque, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Newberry Municipal Building, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Newberry Community Veterans Memorial, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- Newberry City Hall Annex, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- Newberry City Hall, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- Newberry historical marker, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Newberry historical marker back, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- EB FL 26 at 255th St intersection, Newberry dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Newberry High School Football Stadium, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- EB FL 26 at 257th St intersection, Newberry dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- Little Red Schoolhouse plaque, Newberry, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- Little Red Schoolhouse, Newberry, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- Newberry High School, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- Newberry Dudley Farm03a, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Newberry Hist Dist School01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- William N. Barry Gymnasium, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
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