The Wimauma cemetery was first platted in 1906 but its history dates back
to the late 1800s. The cemetery is likely the oldest burial ground dedicated
to serving South Hillsborough County's African American population. In
2023, the Wimauma . . . — — Map (db m292935) HM
Uncle Doug's Place was located in the African American
section of Wimauma known as Bethune, which was
sometimes called Bethune slums. The store was a
vital outlet for the community's Black residents who
could not shop at the white-owned stores . . . — — Map (db m292956) HM
Willie M. Lattimore Davis was the first African
American woman to own a general store in Wimauma.
Her store, Tut's Place, provided many services for
the community. Originally a shotgun-style house, the
building was a place of respect in the . . . — — Map (db m292957) HM
