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Largo
Pinellas County, Florida
ZipCodes
34641, 34643, 34644, 34646, 34647, 34648
Motto
A Hometown Kind of Place
City of Progress
Page Contents for Largo, Florida
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Statistics & Facts
The Florida state capital is Tallahassee.
The population of Largo is approximately 69,317 (2000), 77648 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 38,711 (1990), 38022 (2010).
The amount of land area in Largo is 36.614 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Largo is 16.69 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 1.177 sq kilometers.
The distance from Largo to Washington DC is 832 miles.
The distance to the Florida state capital is 198 miles. (as the crow flies)
Largo is positioned 27.90 degrees north of the equator and 82.78 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Largo median income is $ 42,000.
The average low temperature is (Spring) 64.9; (Summer) 75.3; (Fall) 76.9; (Winter) 64.8 degrees F.
The average high temperature is (Spring) 82; (Summer) 89.6; (Fall) 82.9; (Winter) 71 degrees F.
Location
in the heart of Pinellas County, midway on Florida's Gulf Coast, with Tampa Bay to the east. Nearby cities include, Clearwater, Belleair, Seminole and Pinellas Park.
Here is a location page for Largo.
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History & History Related Items
Largo was settled between 1848 and 1871 when the seven McMullen brothers came from Georgia. The grew citrus trees and ranged cattle. Some members of the family are in the area with some living in one of the original homes here in Largo.
In 1886, the railroad refused to build a depot unless the settlement had a name. Some wanted to use the name of the daughter of Gideon Blitch, who was a local resident. They would name it Luluville. But, in the end, the name became Largo after the large lake in town. The lake was drained about 50 years later. Some also believe the town was named for Largo, Scotland, where a number of the early settlers came from.
Largo was incorporated as a town in 1905.
Here is a history page for Largo.
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The settling of Largo
between 1848 and 1871 by the McMullin brothers from GeorgiaThe founding of Largo
6 June 1905Attractions
Things to see and do in Largo and the area.
Kid's Firehouse & Museum
9510 Kids Firehouse Ave
Largo, FL 33773-1101
Phone: 727-585-1300
National Comedy Hall Of Fame
9011 Park Blvd
Largo, FL 33777-4123
Phone: 727-319-0666
Pictures of the Largo, Florida area may be found at this site. Here is a picture of the Welcome to Largo sign
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Largo City Government
City of Largo225 1st Avenue, S.W.
Largo, FL 34640
Phone: 727-587-6700
Largo has a Council/Manager form of government. There are six commissioners on the city commissions and one elected mayor.
Largo Chamber
Greater Largo Chamber Of Commerce
P.O. Box 326
Largo, Florida 33779
Location:
151 3rd St. NW
Largo, FL 33770
Phone: 727-584-2321
Fax: 727-586-3112
Largo Organizations
Greater Largo Chamber Of Commerce
P.O. Box 326
Largo, Florida 33779
Location:
151 3rd St. NW
Largo, FL 33770
Phone: 727-584-2321
Fax: 727-586-3112
Largo Libraries
Largo Public Library
351 E Bay Dr
Largo, FL 33770-3715
Phone: 727-587-6715
Family History Center
9001 106th Ave
Largo, FL 33777-1148
Phone: 727-399-8018
Largo Schools
Largo students attend the Pinellas County Schools system
Pinellas County Schools
301 4th St SW
Largo, FL 33770-3536
Phone: 727-586-1818
Largo Miscellany
Most homes in Largo are priced under $ 100,000. The range is from $ 40,000 to over $ 250,000.
Largo has the highest elevation above sea level of any incorporated areas in Pinellas County.
The population of Largo was:
1950 - 1,500
1970 - 22,000+
1998 - 68,324
2000 - 69,317
2002 - 70,000+
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