Plant City, Florida Relocation Guide

Plant City has a rich history dating back to the mid-1800's when settlers first began to populate Florida . Plant City was incorporated in 1885, 16 years after the state was chartered. Plant City derives its name not from the surrounding agricultural industry, which greatly added to the city's growth, but from Henry Bradley Plant.

The city has grown over the past 110 years to its present size of 26 square miles. Plant City is ideally located in the heart of Central Florida situated in the northeastern corner of Hillsborough County . Serviced by four major interchanges on Interstate-4. Plant City offers easy access to all Florida Interstates and State Highways.

Plant City 's original name was Ichepucksassa after the Indian village that once occupied this territory. So much confusion was created with the spelling and pronunciation that the Irish postmaster renamed the village Cork , after his home city. In 1884 Henry B. Plant extended the South Florida Railroad into the town and one year later, when the town was incorporated, it was once again renamed in honor of Henry B. Plant.

Originally, Plant City was a large cotton center. Changing its major crop to strawberries has brought it national recognition. Today, over three-quarters of the nation's midwinter strawberries come from Plant City . At the Strawberry Festival, held each winter, you can taste some of the finest shortcake, pie and cobblers made from the freshest strawberries in the land.

The rural feel of Plant City is retained largely because of the strong commitment of the residents to keep a small-town country atmosphere in the area. The area is dotted with fresh water lakes and ponds, some interconnected through canals. Plant City is quickly becoming best known for its newer upscale golf course communities and developments offering many amenities such as parks, community centers, pools and playgrounds.

Plant City is one of the few remaining communities where it's possible to find a non-subdivision home on one to two acres of land. A strong sense of community is rooted in the connections of residents to the schools and churches and organizations in the area.

The bottom line is if you are looking for a life style that includes tranquil serenity on a daily basis, but would like to be close by the metro area, Plant City is an excellent choice. Come see what residents are already saying about this new community that is already turning heads in the Greater Tampa Bay area.

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