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Lauderhill, Florida

Located in Broward County, Florida, Lauderhill was established in 1959. Name is a play on Fort Lauderdale. Home to a large Jamaican and Caribbean community.
Founded 1959 | Population 76,000 | Peak 76,000 (2024) | County Broward County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Lauderhill, Florida

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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Lauderhill's identity and economy.
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1959Planned Community: Herbert Sadkin develops.
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1974Suburban Expansion: Lauderhill grew significantly as part of suburban expansion.
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2000Caribbean Community: Large Jamaican/Caribbean population.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1942 Government
Military Presence
1959 Business
Planned Community
1974 Culture
Suburban Expansion
2000 Culture
Caribbean Community

Did You Know?

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Name is a play on Fort Lauderdale.
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Home to a large Jamaican and Caribbean community.
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Central Broward location with international cricket.
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Lauderhill is located in Broward County, Florida.
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Lauderhill was founded in 1959.
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