Plant City in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Town of Plant City
Incorporated January 10, 1885
Erected 1985.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 28° 0.936′ N, 82° 7.319′ W. Marker is in Plant City, Florida, in Hillsborough County. Marker is on Palmer Street east of East North Drane Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is on the grounds of the Plant City Historic Downtown Welcome Center, at the old Union Depot train station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 North Palmer Street, Plant City FL 33563, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Plant City Union Depot (a few steps from this marker); In Honor and Remembrance (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Plant City High School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Methodist Episcopal Church South (approx. 0.4 miles away); Marine PFC Edward L. Wise (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bing Rooming House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Freedom Rising Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plant City.
More about this marker. The marker is located in the Downtown Plant City Commercial District (a National Historic District).
Regarding Town of Plant City. Plant City was named in honor of railroad magnate Henry B. Plant, who built railroads across central Florida to Tampa Bay.
Plant City is known as the winter strawberry capital of the world, hosting the Florida Strawberry Festival annually in February - early March.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2012, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. This page has been viewed 817 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 4, 2012, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 5, 2012, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.