Housing & Residence Education
SW 13th Street & Museum Road
PO Box 112100
Gainesville, FL 32611-2100
Phone: (352) 392-2161
Jennings Hall
Quick Facts
Opened — 1961
Capacity — 520
Total Rooms — 248
Location — See Map
Coed — by floor
AC — window unit
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Jennings Hall is part of the Jennings Area
Jennings Hall is dedicated in memory of May Austin Mann Jennings, wife of Governor Sherman Jennings (1901-1905) and daughter of Senator Austin S. Mann. She was nationally recognized for her conservation efforts when the Everglades National Park was dedicated in the 40s. Jennings was active in Florida community and political affairs and was the first Vice-President of the National Federation of Women's Clubs.
The Jennings Hall construction was part of a total $8.5 million multiple residential facility construction budget that included Graham, Trusler, Simpson, East, Rawlings Halls. Jennings was dedicated together with Simpson, Trusler, East, and Rawlings Halls November 3, 1962.
Jennings is part of the Towers/Jennings Residence Area and has a swimming pool and several tennis courts across the street. It backs up against a wooded ravine with a brook and a pedestrian bridge. Located in the hall is a Student Health Care Center GatorWell satellite office.