Last updated: 10/5/2020
295 Central Park Drive
Largo, FL 33770
3310 Overlook Road
Largo, FL 33770
The Largo Area Historical Society is a non profit Corporation chartered under Florida Law on October 17, 1973. We operate the Museum of Largo History, provide tours, publish historical books and have a publication titled "The Wise Cracker", Exec. Editor, Charlie Harper.
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the historic Largo Feed Store and Museum will remain closed until Saturday, September 5th, On the 5th the Museum will open from 10 am until 3 pm for viewing our historic displays. A FACE MASK COVERING THE NOSE AND MOUTH IS REQUIRED WHILE IN THE MUSEUM. Historians will be at the site to answer questions.
The Primary Source of History for the greater Largo, Florida area, first settled in 1843.
The first settlers in Largo were the three McKay Brothers who settled in what is now SW Largo. In the beginning Citrus and Cattle were the economic engines of Largo. Now, Electronics and Medical facilities are the primary economic drivers. The current estimated population is 90,000. With over 175 years of tradition to build on, Largo’s future is assured. The Largo Area Historical Society is here to remember the past and help us all build the future.
Very good displays of Local history.
Society has published two books showing the history of Largo in photographs and written History. In current circulation and available for purchase is "From Pines and Palmettos", a history of Largo, Fl.
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