Dade City, Administrative center in Pasco County, Florida, United States.
Description
Dade City is an administrative center in Pasco County with streets arranged in a regular grid pattern focused on Live Oak Avenue. The town sits at a modest elevation of about 36 meters above sea level.
History
The settlement began as a military outpost following Fort Dade's establishment during the Second Seminole War in the 1830s. The arrival of railroad connections in the 1880s transformed it into a regional hub.
Culture
The Pioneer Florida Museum hosts seasonal celebrations that reflect the region's farming roots, with displays showing tools and practices from earlier generations. Visitors can see how agriculture shaped daily life in this area.
Practical
The East Pasco Government Center on 6th Street manages administrative services and court operations for the area. It operates on weekdays from Monday through Friday for public access.
Did you know?
The East Pasco Records Retention Facility holds an extensive archive of historical documents stretching back to the county's founding. These records trace the region's development across more than a century.
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