Gainesville, Florida: Childhood Home of Tom Petty
Humble suburban home where the 1980s rocker spent his youth. Historical marker is two blocks south in Tom Petty Park.
- Address:
- 1715 NE 6th Terrace, Gainesville, FL
- Directions:
- Northeast side of the city. On the east side of NE 6th Terrace, just north of its intersection with NE 16th Ave. Fourth house on the right. Private property; visible from the street.
- Hours:
- Outside - Always Visible
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It's the modest suburban Florida house where rock star Tom Petty grew up.
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Petty was born in Gainesville in 1950, went on to renown as a Heartbreaker and member of the Traveling Wilburys. The home is a private residence (not a museum), visible from the public street.