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Florida Springs (Ichetucknee)
One of Florida's thousands of natural freshwater springs, with perfectly clear 72-degree water ideal for tubing, swimming, and snorkeling.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Florida, United States · North America
Gainesville sits on the route: 30 minutes from Alachua, 56km from Florida Springs (Ichetucknee).
Gainesville is a city located in Florida, United States. With a population of 145,214, it is an important destination in North America.
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The Battle of Gainesville was an American Civil War engagement fought on August 17, 1864, when a Confederate force defeated Union detachments from Jacksonville, Florida. The result of the battle was the Confederate occupation of Gainesville for the remainder of the war.
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Gainesville is located in Florida, United States, North America. The coordinates are 29.6516 latitude, -82.3248 longitude.
Gainesville has a population of approximately 145,214 people, making it a city in United States.
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One of Florida's thousands of natural freshwater springs, with perfectly clear 72-degree water ideal for tubing, swimming, and snorkeling.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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