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Introduction By Madonna Wise Milestones mark the path of
Dade City’s history and a
stroll through 21st century
Dade City reveals remnants and clues
of many landmarks. The settlement
that was eventually named Fort Dade
began to evolve when James Gibbons
was issued a land patent for 160 acres
in 1842, although early human inhabitants
date to 10,000 B.C. The lure of
resources such as the Withlacooch-
promise to settlers. The merchants of Fort Dade moved to a
new site to be near the railroad, and the new site was named
Dade City.
Dade City was known for turpentine and lumber from
after the Civil War until World War II. Open range was the
-
ease, virtually eliminated the commodity in east Pasco. Citrus
cultivation was revitalized soon after, and the Pasco Packing
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37842 Meridian Ave
Dade City, FL 33525
352.437.4450
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Fri. 10am - 7pm
Sat. 10 am - 5:00 pm
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