Williston is about 22 miles southwest of Gainesville. It is a typical small Florida town that has not changed as much as others have over the years. The town was founded by Dr. Jesse M. Willis in 1853 who reportedly named it for himself. He established a plantation which eventually grew Williston as one of the largest producers of cucumbers in the world, with as many as 75 rail cars a day shipped.
The limestone formations underlying the area around Williston have created many interesting features including several springs that are attractive to cave divers. See below.
Source: FBT Williston
The limestone formations underlying the area around Williston have created many interesting features including several springs that are attractive to cave divers. See below.
Source: FBT Williston
