Archer, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Archer, Florida
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| City of Archer, Florida | |
Archer City Hall
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| Motto(s):
"Taking Pride in Our Community"
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Location of Archer in Alachua County, Florida.
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 Archer, Florida
Location in Florida
Archer, Florida
Location in the United States
Archer, Florida
Location in North America
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Alachua |
| Settled (Deer/Darden's Hammock) | 1840s |
| Incorporated (City of Archer) |
1850 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Commission-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.10 sq mi (23.57 km2) |
| • Land | 9.03 sq mi (23.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
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| • Total | 1,140 |
| • Density | 126.19/sq mi (48.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32618
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| Area code(s) | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-01775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0277937 |
Archer is a small city in Alachua County, Florida, United States. It's part of the larger Gainesville area. In 2020, about 1,140 people lived there.
The city got its name from James T. Archer. He was the very first Secretary of State for Florida.
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A Look at Archer's History
Archer started as a small village in the 1840s. People called it either Deer Hammock or Darden's Hammock. In 1850, it officially became a city.
Trains first arrived in Archer in 1859. The Florida Railroad came through in 1858. This caused the town to move a bit to the east. That's when the city was renamed Archer.
Where is Archer Located?
The City of Archer is in North Central Florida. You can find it at these coordinates: 29°31′53″N 82°31′11″W / 29.531527°N 82.519633°W.
Archer covers a total area of about 18 square kilometers (7 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.1 square kilometers, is water.
What's the Climate Like in Archer?
The weather in Archer is usually warm. Summers are hot and humid. Winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
How Many People Live in Archer?
The number of people living in Archer has changed over the years. In 1910, there were 468 residents. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,140 people.
Archer's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 468 | — | |
| 1920 | 420 | −10.3% | |
| 1930 | 576 | 37.1% | |
| 1940 | 517 | −10.2% | |
| 1950 | 586 | 13.3% | |
| 1960 | 707 | 20.6% | |
| 1970 | 898 | 27.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,230 | 37.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,372 | 11.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,289 | −6.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,118 | −13.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,140 | 2.0% | |
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In 2020, there were 1,140 people living in Archer. These people lived in 415 households. About 229 of these households were families.
Learning in Archer
The School Board of Alachua County manages the schools in Archer. There is an elementary school right in the city.
Older students go to school in nearby Newberry. Students in grades 6 to 8 attend middle school there. High school students (grades 9 to 12) go to Newberry High School.
Archer's Library
The Alachua County Library District has a library branch in Archer. It's a great place to find books and learn new things.
Famous People from Archer
- Bo Diddley – A very famous rock & roll musician.
- Thomas Gilbert Pearson – He helped start the National Association of Audubon Societies. This group later became the National Audubon Society, which works to protect birds and nature.
See also
In Spanish: Archer (Florida) para niños
