Gainesville is in which US state?
AnswerFlorida
Gainesville is in north-central Florida.
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7 fact-checked facts about Gainesville, Florida: local geography, history and landmarks, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What is the University of Florida's team nickname?
AnswerGators
UF's teams are the Florida Gators.
Going deeper
Gainesville is the seat of which county?
AnswerAlachua County
Gainesville is the county seat of Alachua County.
Which rock musician who led the Heartbreakers grew up in Gainesville?
AnswerTom Petty
Tom Petty was born and raised in Gainesville.
Which geological state park near Gainesville features a deep sinkhole?
AnswerDevil's Millhopper
Devil's Millhopper is a bowl-shaped sinkhole about 120 feet deep.
Expert level
In what year did the University of Florida open in Gainesville?
Answer1906
After the 1905 Buckman Act consolidated schools, classes began in Gainesville in 1906.
Gainesville is named after which US general?
AnswerEdmund P. Gaines
The city honors General Edmund Pendleton Gaines.
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