We head in Streets & Squares this time to a slightly smaller city or shall we say town. That is, to Largo, the third largest city - after Clearwater and St. Petersburg - in Pinellas County, Florida. As well as the fourth largest in the Tampa Bay area. Largo was incorporated as a town in 1905. And yes, it is not to be confused with Key Largo, also in Florida.
Largo is of personal interest here, but there nevertheless will always be some smaller places here in Streets &Squares as opposed to the bigger and more well-known cities of the world. And if you have been to our site before, you might be quite familiar with the image on the front page - it is of Indian Rocks Beach in Largo.
As always in Streets & Squares, clicking on the address links leads you to Google Maps, and clicking on the names (usually) to the person’s Wikipedia page. As it is a bit hard to find eponymous streets or places in Largo, sometimes something else will (have to) do - which can of course make an interesting exception!
Check also this neat video Tour of Heritage Village in Largo Florida by The Tourist Trap! Want to live in today’s Largo? Check this!
Anona Heights Dr - In 1883, Captain John Thomas Lowe made a landing in western Florida, and the town built there later on got its name Anona from Annona sweet apples from Key West. The town was later on absorbed into Largo.
George C. McGough Nature Park (Anona) “The Turtle Park” - George C. McGough (1924-1997) was a mayor of Largo between 1982 and 1992. Born in New Jersey. - StreetView
John R. Bonner Nature Park (Anona) Named for a former City of Largo city attorney John R. Bonner - Largo.com - StreetView
John S. Taylor Park - John Stansel Taylor (1871-1936) was a politician, citrus grower and businessman who served as the first State Senator from Pinellas County. He was one of the first residents to be born in the Largo area, and one of the largest landowners in Pinellas County. pinellascounty.org - StreetView
Largo Datsko Park - Michael Datsko Sr. (19xx-2003) was a World War II veteran who in 1999 donated 5 acres worth more than $200,000 to the city of Largo on the condition that the Whitney Road property be used for recreation - City of Largo - Tampa Bay Times - StreetView
McMullen Rd - [Malcolm Joel McMullen](http://1862-0708 Malcolm Joel McMullen first mayor of Largo – Burke, GA USA (1921/59)-a)* (1862-1921) was the first mayor of Largo. Born in Burke, Georgia - StreetView
Pocahontas Dr - Pocahontas (1596-1617) was daughter of chief Powhatan, captured by white men and later married John Rolfe. Born in Werowocomoco (in present day Virginia) - StreetView
Ponce De Leon Bld (Belleair) - Juan Ponce de León (1474-1521) was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who named Florida. Born in Santervás de Campos, Valladolid, Castile. - StreetView
Ulmer Park (along West Bay Drive) - Marion Wheeler Ulmer (1867-1936) was a turpentine still owner and citrus grower in Largo. Born in Early Branch, South Carolina. Tampa Bay Times - City of Largo - StreetView
Ulmerton Rd - named for the community of Ulmers, which arose around Marion Ulmer’s turpentine still, timber and naval stores interests in the first half of the twentieth century. - StreetView
Walsingham Rd - Jesse Ancil Walsingham (1873-1961) was a citrus grower, Pinellas County community leader, and a founding member of the Pinellas County Fair Association. Born in Pasco County, Florida - StreetView
Whitesell Softball Fields (Walsingham Heights) Named for the Whitesell family that donated the land - St.Pete-Clearwater - StreetView
A to Z FROM LARGO
i.e. a list of people born in Largo. Just another fun way to know something more about the city. We pick a couple of people for each alphabet, if possible. The numbers you see at the end of each line indicate the year of birth. This list is updated from time to time. And last but not least: the flag of Largo!
B - Michael Bradley* professional golfer (1966)
D - Sarah Mavis Dabbs* All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player (1922)
J - D’Qwell Jackson* Am. football inside linebacker (1983)
L - Chloe Elaine Lowery* singer (1987)
M - Brittney McConn* figure skater (1980)
T - John Stansel Taylor* politician/citrus grower/ businessman (1871)
LINKS
Forward Pinellas - Largo.com - Largo City History - StreetAdvisor - Wiki: Largo Mayors - Timeline of Largo -
The 5th Avenue entrance to Indian Rocks Beach in Largo
Updated 31.8.2022