title: Peabody Hall (Gainesville, Florida)
text: # Peabody Hall (Gainesville, Florida)
  
  Peabody Hall is a historic site in Gainesville, Florida, United States. It is located in the northeastern section of the University of Florida. On June 27, 1979, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It currently houses the Dean of Students Office and the Counseling Center at the university.
  
  ## Namesake
  
  Peabody Hall is named after George Peabody, an influential investment banker and known to some as the founder of modern philanthropy.
  
  