Highlands County was established in 1921 when it was separated from DeSoto County. Within Highlands County’s borders lie informative locales such as the South Florida Community College Museum of Florida Art and Culture that features several permanent exhibits as well as ever-changing traveling exhibits for visitors to enjoy.

Government Offices

• Hillsborough County
• City of Tampa
• City of Plant City

Organizations

• Tampa Preservation Inc.
• East Hillsborough Historical Society
• Tampa Historical Society Inc.

Historical Sites

• Oaklawn Cemetery
• Ybor City Historic District