Hague, Florida facts for kids
Hague is a small community in Alachua County, Florida, United States. It's not an official city, but it's a recognized place. You can find Hague on Alachua County Road 237, located between U.S. Route 441 and the CSX Railroad tracks. It sits right between the cities of Alachua and Gainesville.
History
Hague started in early 1884. It grew up around a new train line called the Savannah, Florida and Western Railway, which connected High Springs and Gainesville. The community was named after Archelaus Hague, an early settler who lived there and also worked as the postmaster.
By late 1884, about 75 people lived in Hague. Just a few years later, in 1888, the community had grown quite a bit! It had three stores, two lumber mills (places that cut wood), and three churches. There were also offices for sending mail and packages.
Hague became important for sending fresh food. Lots of fruits and vegetables were grown nearby and shipped by train to states in the northern U.S. This continued for many years, well into the 1900s. Today, the University of Florida has a special farm for dairy cows located in Hague.
The post office in Hague first opened in 1883, but it closed down in 1929.
