Sebring, County seat in Highlands County, Florida, United States
Sebring serves as the county seat in Highlands County, Florida, positioned around Lake Jackson. Streets curve in circular patterns radiating from the water, where natural beaches meet parkland and low residential blocks.
An Ohio ceramics manufacturer founded the town in 1912 and laid out its circular street plan. It gained county seat status in 1921 when Highlands County was formed.
Local museums display artifacts from pioneer times and rotating exhibitions of regional artwork that reflect community life over the decades. Visitors walking through downtown notice Mediterranean Revival architecture and street layouts designed around the lake shore.
The regional airport and U.S. Route 27 connect the town to surrounding areas. A train station from 1924 offers long-distance services for travelers arriving by rail.
A former military airfield was converted into an international racetrack after World War II. Every spring it hosts a twelve-hour endurance race that draws drivers and spectators from around the world.
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