Buckhorn Creek in Brandon in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Brandon
Established 1890
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, June 17, 2026
1. Brandon Marker
Many communities in Hillsborough County were either established or experienced rapid growth following the arrival of the railroad in the 1880s. One such community was New Hope, which began to flourish after it was connected to other towns and cities by the new rail network. Victoria Brandon, second wife of John Brandon, asked civil engineer C.S. Noble to plat about 40 acres for a townsite. naming it "Brandon" after John, who first came to this area in 1857.
At the turn of the century. Victoria Street and Moon Avenue was the "center of town." In close proximity were the train depot, Galvin's General Store, Varn's (citrus) Packing House, and the U.S. Post office that was established in September 15. 1890. Pioneer families settled here, raised cattle, grew citrus and farmed their land. From these humble beginnings, Brandon emerged as we know it today.
Erected 2026 by Brandon Rotary Club Hillsboro County Historical Advisory Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 27° 53.912′ N, 82° 17.592′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is on Florida’s Tampa Bay. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Brandon Homestead (approx. 2.7 miles away); Hillsborough County's Confederate Monument (approx. 2.8 miles away); Memoria In Aeterna, 1911 (approx. 2.8 miles away); Brandon Family Cemetery (approx. 2.8 miles away); Brandon Masonic Lodge No. 114, F. & A.M. (approx. 2.9 miles away); Brandon School
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, June 17, 2026
2. Brandon Marker
More about this marker. The marker was originally erected in 1990 for the Brandon centennial at a different location. This is a replacement marker.
Also see . . . Brandon, Florida. (Submitted on June 24, 2026, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2026, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2026, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.
