Arcadia Historic District

Arcadia Historic District is a residential and commercial area in Florida featuring buildings from the early 1900s that display Mediterranean Revival and Arts and Crafts design. The structures reflect the period when ranching and railroad development shaped the region's growth.

The area began as a cattle trading post in the 1880s and grew significantly when the railroad expanded through it in the early 1900s. Many of the buildings visible today were built during this boom period and continue to define the district's character.

Buildings within the district reflect the agricultural roots of the community, from its founding in the late 1800s through the railroad expansion period.

You can walk through the area to view the buildings from the outside, many of which have information signs posted on them. The best time to visit is in early morning or late afternoon when it is cooler.

The district contains documented structures at coordinates 27.215833, -81.860278, providing researchers access to historical records through the National Archives.

Location: Arcadia

GPS coordinates: 27.21583,-81.86028

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:04