History of Tampa Florida

History Of Tampa

History of Tampa, Florida

The first time you set foot into a new country or city, you might find yourself a bit mesmerized, not just by the beautiful surroundings and architecture but also by the intrinsic and unique culture. The truth is that traveling to a new place is more than just about getting new photos for your Instagram page. Beyond that, it is about immersing in a new community. With that, before visiting a new country or city, it might be a good idea to learn a thing or two about the history of the place you are planning to go to. 

Here are some of the things you need to know about the history of Tampa in case you ever plan to set foot in its wonderful land. 

It Was First Called Tampa

Spanish explorers came to Tampa Bay in 1528. By the time they arrived, they had noticed that there was already a civilization hanging around for at least 3,500 years. Several tribes dominated the Gulf Coast. There was also a Calusa village that was called Tampa, which was a term that meant a stick of fire. Eventually, this little village came to be known as Tampa. 

By 1700, the tribes of Tampa Bay had vanished because of an illness to which no one had immunity. It struck all of the lands. English and Indian colonists then raided Tampa Bay. They took whatever it is they could take and destroyed what remained of the settlements. 

Tampa Bay became a desolate and inhabited place and fell into the possession of British conquerors. After the American Revolution, the land once again became the possession of the Spaniards. 

The First Modern Settlement of Tampa Bay

In 1821, the US decided to pay the Spaniards $5 million in exchange for Tampa Bay ownership. When that happened, the northern part of Florida became a haven for runaway black slaves and displaced Simonile Indians. But it wasn't long before White Americans wanted to settle there to grow cotton. With that, the black Americans had to go further South, around Tampa Bay. It wasn't long before a fort was built there to house the soldiers sent there to keep guard of the angry Seminoles. It was named Fort Brooke and became known as the first modern settlement ever built in Tampa.

Tampa's Economy Roller Coasters

Between the 1840s and 1850s, there had been many violent conflicts between the white Americans and the SeminolesOf course, at the end of the war, Tampa still stood tall, but there were lots of enormous setbacks before that victory. There was once a lucrative beef trade, but it wasn't long before epidemics struck the area. There was also a civil war that left Tampa in economic ruins for years, even after the war. These setbacks continued until the end of The Great Depression. During the emergence of the cigar industry, Tampa was able to get back on its heels. 

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