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from WikipediaRead it all ↗The area southeast of the present-day community of Thonotosassa originally called Simmon’s Hammock is now known as Seffner. The Hammock was named for Baptist minister Daniel Simmon from Savannah, Georgia. Following the signing of the Treaty of Moultrie Creek and the establishment of Fort Brooke, Simmon set-up a mission to Native American (probably Seminole, Miccosukee, or Creek) people living near Lake Thonotosassa. This early settlement of Simmon's Hammock ended with the beginning of the Second Seminole War in late 1835. However, the Armed Occupation Act of 1842 following the cessation of hostilities reponed settlement into Hillsborough County. Following the Dade battle, Major-General Edmond P. Gaines led a group of U.S. soldiers through Simmon’s Hammock on their way to investigate the incident. In early 1836, Gaines reported that three homesteads in that area were burned to the gr…
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CommonsSeffnerPostOfficeRedone2020
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CommonsSeffner-Mango Branch Library2019
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CommonsSeffner Christian Academy2019
CommonsArmwood High School2017
CommonsEB I-4 Hillsborough County Weigh Station (One Mile)2015
CommonsEB I-4 Hillsborough County Weigh Station (Next Right)2015
CommonsFLMap-doton-Seffner2004Nothing in Seffner is on the National Register yet
That’s true of most small towns. It doesn’t mean Seffner has no history, only that no one has written up a nomination. The closest listed place is Temple Terrace Golf Course in Temple Terrace, 7.2 miles away.
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