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| COURTESY CORNELIUS JONES visit www.jakegaitherhouse.com |
TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- A ceremony to unveil a Florida historic marker at the former home of Florida A&M legendary football coach Jake Gaither will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday. The house and marker are at 212 Young St., the home Gaither lived in the last 40 years of his life. The home was bought in 2013 by local contractor Cornelius Jones, who spent more than $150,000 to buy and restore the home, display Gaither’s memorabilia and open the house to visitors and meetings. Gaither led FAMU to seven black college national championships and three undefeated seasons. Gaither died in 1994. Saturday is the anniversary of Gaither’s birth on April 11, 1903.
To book a rental or donate to the Jake Gaither House, visit www.jakegaitherhouse.com
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