
With less than 4,000 residents, Davenport boasts an
intimate, small-town feel where your grocer is not only the person ringing up
your food every weekend, but also your neighbor. People moving to Davenport
come here to thrive in a place where the sense of community is strong, and with
the town’s centennial birthday celebration around the corner, there’s no better
time to see what a small town is all about!Despite being a settlement since 1839, the town of Davenport was not officially
incorporated until 1915. Celebrate Davenport’s long-standing pioneer history
Saturday, May 30, 2015 from 10am to 4pm at Lake Play! The city’s 100
birthday celebration will include music, food, and festivities! Learn about
what makes this town special and afterwards, consider taking a tour of historic
sites and homes in Davenport such as the Whoolery House or the C.S. Taylor
Candy Factory. The Davenport historical society also has a centennial cookbook
available at City Hall with over 200 recipes from some of Davenport’s unique pioneering
families whose ancestors were some of the first residents.
Located in the Central Florida Highlands just 8 miles
south of Interstate 4, the sleepy town of Davenport has speedy access to major
parts of Florida such as Walt Disney World, Tampa, and Orlando. Whether you’re
looking to dive into one of Florida’s oldest towns for a history lesson or
you’re looking to move to a quiet place rich in history and community, visit
Davenport on May 30 to learn about this quaint and persevering
town.
Central Moving & Storage are the Davenport movers to
help you settle into your ideal small town home quickly, easily, and
comfortably. Our expert movers have the flexibility and expertise to give you a
home or business relocation that’s suited to your needs and budget. Call our Davenport
moving company to learn more about how our services can help you, or fill
out our online form for a free estimate today!
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