Plant City, Florida

Plant City is a city located in Hillsborough County, Florida, approximately midway between Brandon and Lakeland along Interstate 4. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 29,915. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 30,906 .

Related Topics:
Hillsborough County, Florida - Brandon - Lakeland - Interstate 4 - 2000 - 2004 - U.S. Census Bureau

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Many people believe it was named for the flora (especially vegetables and fruits, as well as tropical houseplants) grown at plant nurseries in its tropical Gulf Coast climate. However, it was named after prominant railroad developer, Henry B. Plant (see Plant System).

Related Topics:
Vegetable - Fruit - Tropical - Houseplant - Plant nurseries - Gulf Coast - Climate - Railroad - Henry B. Plant - Plant System

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