Plant City in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Plant City Railroad Platform and Tower
Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, August 24, 2023
1. Plant City Railroad Platform and Tower Marker
Dedication December 2013
This structure keeps alive Plant City's railroad heritage and was made possible by community leaders and the below contractors and vendors who gave of themselves to create this building.
A Special Commendation To
Benito "Benny" Lubrano, Jr.
Lubrano Designs, Inc.
In 2008, Benny drew the plans and, along with Michael Dixon, designed a rendering for the project. Approved by the Plant City Commission in 2008, the project sat idle until December 2012 when a grant was awarded by CSX Railroad which started the project. Benny never gave up and worked on every aspect through the years from Platform Committee to getting contractor RasDaniel, Inc. to pull the permits from the City and was Job Foreman during construction. Today we give you a Plant City community thank you.
In appreciation of the following Contractors and Vendors:
RasDaniel, Inc.
A.T. Wadi and Jonathan Davis
Dixon Drafting and Design - Mike Dixon
EGI, Inc. - William H. Roberts, P.E.
Wetherington Tractor Service, Inc.
Kimball Wetherington
Sunbelt Equipment Rental
Gary Pike, Electrical Supplies
Plant City Garden Club
Boone's Nursery
Erected 2013.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is December 2013.
Location. 28° 0.924′ N, 82° 7.304′ W. Marker is in Plant City, Florida, in Hillsborough County. It can be reached from the intersection of South Palmer Street and East Drake Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 S Palmer Street, Plant City FL 33563, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Tampa Bay. It is also in the American
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Plant City Union Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Plant City (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor and Remembrance (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Plant City High School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bing Rooming House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Methodist Episcopal Church South (approx. 0.4 miles away); Marine PFC Edward L. Wise (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plant City.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Cow Cavalry (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. City of Plant City Florida. (Submitted on October 4, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)
2. Plant City Railroad Platform and Tower.
Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, August 24, 2023
2. Plant City Railroad Platform and Tower Marker
Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, August 24, 2023
3. Plant City Railroad Platform and Tower
Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, August 24, 2023
4. Plant City Railroad Platform and Tower Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 4, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
