This route runs through the heart of central Florida, connecting a series of towns whose development was historically linked to agriculture, the railroad, and the presence of extensive lake systems. The itinerary enters a predominantly rural landscape, far from the state’s main coastal corridors.
From Lake Placid, known for its lake setting and agricultural tradition, the route advances toward Sebring, one of the most important cities in the interior, whose economy for decades combined agricultural production with industry and rail transport. The presence of former railroad infrastructure and secondary roads defines much of the journey.
The route continues through Avon Park and Wauchula, crossing areas dominated by citrus groves, pastureland, and cattle ranches. These communities reflect an interior Florida characterized by a slower pace of life and a direct relationship with the productive landscape.
The itinerary ends in Zolfo Springs, a small town whose origins are linked to the railroad and agriculture, representative of the many settlements that emerged in the interior of the state in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
The route offers a clear view of interior Florida, where agricultural landscapes and historic infrastructure continue to define the territory.
The complete route and its historical context are part of Discovering Florida – Volume 2.
