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Speeder/Motorcar Meet, Newberry Florida Part 1
Speeder/Motorcar Meet, Newberry Florida Part 2

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On the western edge of Alachua County in north Central Florida, Newberry sits in the middle of one of the most picturesque, historical and fastest growing areas in the state.

Founded in the early 1890's Newberry, FL was officially put on the map when a post office was established in 1894, followed by incorporation in 1895. Before the 1890's families had moved to the area and farmed in the region and also made a living from timbering, but it was the discovery of phosphate that brought the hidden Florida town to life as a booming mining town.

Newberry, FL quickly grew as people came from literally everywhere to work in the mines. Subsequent businesses grew from the mining industry to serve the needs of a growing community of people who came to a town that didn't have a permanent home until 1891.

In addition to mining Newberry also became known as a railroad town. Drug stores, hotels, barbers, photographers, milliners, dentists, and doctors were among the many thriving businesses established in town. Pool halls and an opera house were two popular forms of entertainment. And of course, schools and churches were also established to fulfill educational and spiritual needs. In many respects early Newberry resembled a town in the old west.

Newberry dates back to the late 1880's, when a narrow vein of "hard-rock phosphate" was discovered in the area. Mining companies and prospectors began buying up land. Phosphate processing plants with steam-powered equipment soon dotted the surrounding countryside. Narrow-gauge tram railroads crisscrossed the area to High Springs and Archer.