Alafia is one of Hillsborough County's oldest communities, dating to circa 1842 when Prussian immigrants, including Antoine Wordehoff, settled in the area, soon to be joined by several families under the auspices of the Armed Occupation Act.

An armed garrison for monitoring the Seminoles was established in 1849, and settlers soon followed.

[1] Alafia was also the site of SV 831.6, a station on the Plant City, Arcadia, and Gulf Railroad.

[2] The community of Alafia is served by Hillsborough County Schools.

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