In 1911; Ohio entrepreneur George E. Sebring was drawn to the raw south-central Florida peninsular wilderness; known for bountiful fishing and game. After cofounding Sebring; Ohio; in 1898; he envisaged another eponymous town that would attract new residents to this largely unsettled area located 30 miles from the nearest railroad depot. The businessman purchased 9;000 acres on the shore of Lake Jackson; and his new town was designed and surveyed between October 1911 and April 1912. By virtue of its location along the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad; the community of Sebring emerged as a novel tourist and golfing destination and was established as the seat of newly formed Highlands County in 1921. Cultural and technological advances have transformed the once-rural community into a thriving modern city that today retains its small-town atmosphere as the City on the Circle.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. God Bless Suncook. NHBy French CanadianThis book means a lot to me. I grew up in Suncook. No. I became who I am in Suncook. My heritage is French Canadian. and for those of us who share that heritage. it is replete with a deep sense of family. community. honor and joie de vivre. We were a small community even when I came of age in the 70s. and our lives were full. with all one could want growing up. family and friends as neighbors. church. skating rink. safety. local flair in commerce and a sense of belonging. The older I get. the more I realize how lucky I was to grow up in Suncook. Seeing the historic photos are interesting. and the images of familiar streets are comforting. God Bless Suncook. NH.Oh. and the service and quality of this transaction was terrific. Thank you. :)0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Added to my collection relating to family genealogy. Not ...By Robert L. TessierAdded to my collection relating to family genealogy. Not as helpful as I would have hoped in that regard. however.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy HowieGreat little booklet. even found picture of relatives
