The Archer Town Hall could date to the 1880s when Archer was thriving with the new settlers from Indiana, Ohio, and Nebraska. The Literary Society owned the property by the 1890s, although it was purchased by the City of Archer for unpaid taxes by the Town Improvement Company in 1899. Parties were held at the Hall in the early 1900s. 

By 1912 the building was in disrepair, and the Literary Society conveyed the hall to the town to be controlled by a board of trustees. It was to be "finished inside, painted, lighted with modern appliances, and made comfortable and adaptable for public gatherings." Dave Taylor was in charge of the renovation, The second floor was "handsomely oiled and lighted" and new seats were installed. A tin can tourist camp was set up around the building. It was operated by the town clerk and it provided a place to stay for people who traveled with travel trailers or campers and did not use hotels. The city supplied entertainment such as shuffleboard and horse shoes. The tourist park was in business through the 1930s. 

In 1944 the town hall was remodeled again and served as the community recreation center while housing administrative offices. This building is unique in Archer and probably in Alachua County. It is one of only two nineteenth century frame commercial buildings in Archer and deserves to be restored and preserved based on its architectural characteristics and historical associations.

Expert Carpenter Chuck Esty has done much of the restoration wood work on the old Town Hall building.