Safety Harbor, FL
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N 27° 59.447 W 082° 41.693
17R E 333326 N 3097338
Safety Harbor is primarily a residential community with approximately 17,800 residents. Home of the Mineral Springs.
Waymark Code: WM5RH5
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 02/07/2009
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Early History
The area has been inhabited since the Stone Age. In June 2008, a 6,000 year old spearhead was found at Marshall Street Park. The inhabitants of the area at the time of Spanish exploration were the Tocobaga Indians, who lived in villages around Tampa Bay. They were known for constructing various ceremonial and communal mounds, one of which is still visible in Safety Harbor's Phillippe Park. In 1528 Spanish explorer Panfilo de Narvaez landed in the area followed by Hernando De Soto in 1539. Safety Harbor (formerly known as Worth's Harbor) was first homesteaded by Count Odet Philippe, a Frenchman who is credited with introducing the grapefruit to Florida in 1823.
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Name: Safety Harbor City Hall
Address:
750 Main Street
Safety Harbor, FL USA
34695
Date of Construction: 1974 / addition 1994
Web Site for City/Town/Municipality: [Web Link]
Architect: Not listed
Memorials/Commemorations/Dedications: Not listed
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