Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum

Constructed prior to 1900, this station served the route from Fernandina to Cedar Key built by David Yulee between 1857 and 1861. Originally located near the Bauknight house, it was moved to this site. The first official name of the line was the Florida Railroad. Later this became the Florida Central & Peninsular, and then part of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad. The "Eagle Mine Branch" curved to the south from the station along the present Gibson Street. The Archer Historical Society now owns the station, where there are historic items on display. A historical marker was placed for David Levy Yulee in 1989.

Original Painting by M. E. Raulerson 1997

Large Picture Of Painting

The Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum is located at the intersections of Main and Magnolia Streets in central Archer, immediately across the street from the Maddox Foundry and Machine Works.

The City of Archer is located approximately 9 miles southwest of the City of Gainesville Florida on State Road 24 in Alachua County. GoTo the Archer Railroad Museum Location Maps Page

Railroad Museum Exterior Views :
Exterior View 1 .... Exterior View 2 .... Exterior View 3 .... Exterior View 4 .... Exterior View 5

Railroad Museum Interior Views : Interior View - Phil Denton - Current President AFHS
Interior View 1 .... Interior View 2 .... Interior View 3 .... Interior View 4 .... Interior View 5 .... Interior View 6

Beginning June 1st, 2003 the Railroad Museum will be open on Saturdays, 9 AM to 1 PM.

Contact Tillie Davis at (352) 495-2310 for additional information or appointments.

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