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Why is Largo Called 'Largo'?

Check out this video to find the answer and much more about the history of our town.

Why is Largo called Largo?

How did it become a community? And how did other landmarks around Largo get their names?

You can get the answers to these questions and more in a YouTube interview with local historian Jim Schnur, who wrote the book "Largo" as part of the "Images of America" series.

Schnur offers some fascinating details and images of the history of our town. Check out the video from Pinellas County Communications.

Post a comment below if you have memories of how Largo used to be or know more about its history.

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