Sebring in Highlands County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Sebring, Florida
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, March 27, 2014
1. Sebring, Florida Marker
Founded 1912 in old Desoto County by George E. Sebring and his son, H. Orvel Sebring, of Ohio. That year saw the first railroad and early citrus plantings. In 1921 Highlands County was formed with Sebring as County Seat. The founders devoted their lives and resources to building a friendly community under religious influences. This tablet is dedicated to them and those pioneers whose vision, work and courage helped create this lovely city.
Erected by Lakeview Memorial Gardens.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 27° 29.747′ N, 81° 26.473′ W. Marker is in Sebring, Florida, in Highlands County. It can be reached from the intersection of West Center Avenue and Circle Park Drive when traveling east. Marker is located in Circle Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sebring FL 33870, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Florida. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: In Memoriam (a few steps from this marker); Circle Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); The Buckeye Building (within shouting distance of
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Also see . . .
1. Sebring History Highlights. Sebring Historical Society website homepage:
Home of the Sebring International Raceway, one of the oldest continuously operating auto race tracks in the United States, and site of the 12 Hours of Sebring Motorsports Endurance Race since 1952. (Submitted on November 25, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Sebring, Florida History. Sebring Chamber of Commerce website entry:
Known as The City on the Circle, Sebring, Florida extends the same warm welcome it has since it was founded by George Sebring. This pioneer conceived a unique circular plan as a focal point for this entire lakeside community. His idea was that all roads should lead to and from the center of the community, and despite many modern highway improvements since,
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, March 27, 2014
2. Sebring, Florida Marker
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, March 27, 2014
3. Sebring, Florida Centennial Mural
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, March 27, 2014
4. Highlands County Courthouse
Sebring Historical Society, circa 1980
5. Sebring, Florida Marker
Original marker that was replaced with the new one posted.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 930 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 25, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 5. submitted on November 25, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.
