The Most Historic Gas Station In Florida Belongs On Your Bucket List
Marisa Roman
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One of the highlights of living in Florida is the ability to enjoy little pockets of history without even realizing it, like the 17th-century castle that is still around for people to explore. However, this one particular piece of history has changed over the years, but it is still as charming as ever. Take a look at the gas station in famed Plant City that’s one of the neatest historical places to explore in Florida.
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The address for the historic filling station is 1111 N Wheeler St, Plant City, FL 33563. If you decide to visit, you may like to time it around the Strawberry Festival that takes place each spring in Plant City! Book a Vrbo and spend some time exploring this neat city.
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Historical Places In Florida & Related Info
Can I hike to historical sites in Florida?
Yes, there are plenty of hikes to fascinating historical sites in Florida! Some of our favorites include:
- A hike leading to the ruins of a plantation and its sugar mill, which were burned down by Seminole Indians during the Second Seminole War.
- The hike ending at the spot of an incredible garden that has taken over a crumbling Civil War-era fortification.
- The Bellamy Bridge Historic Site hike in Marianna, where you can see the oldest bridge of its kind in Florida that’s also the location of one of the state's most famous ghost stories.
Find more hikes to historical sites in Florida.
What are the oldest towns in Florida?
Some of the oldest towns in Florida worth exploring include:
- Micanopy – Located just south of Gainesville, this small town is nicknamed, “The Town That Time Forgot”
- Jacksonville – Florida’s largest city is also it’s oldest, officially incorporated in 1832!
- Apalachicola – Oyster lovers, this is the one town you’ll want to visit, famous for its oysters.
- Key West – In 1822, Lt. Commander Matthew C. Perry planted an American flag here, claiming the islands for the United States.
- St. Augustine – Of course, this one is a must for this list, as the oldest continuously inhabited city in the country.
Discover more of the oldest towns in Florida and their storied history.