Sebring, Florida

Sebring, Florida, was founded in 1912 in old Desoto County by George E. Sebring and his son, H. Orvel Sebring, of Ohio. That year brought the first railroad and early citrus plantings. In 1921, Highlands County was formed with Sebring as county seat. The founders devoted their lives and resources to building a friendly community under religious influences, and the city's creation also depended on pioneers whose vision, work, and courage helped shape it.

Sebring, Florida · United States