West Tampa, another new cigar manufacturing community, was founded nearby in 1892 and also grew quickly.

A nunnery (Sopwell Priory) was founded nearby in 1140.

Hardham Priory was founded nearby in 1248.

Rome was probably founded as a compromise between Etruscan residents of the area and Italic tribes nearby.

Its earliest predecessor, known as the Chapel of the Holy Cross, was founded nearby in 1123 before moving to the present site in 1184.

During the 12th century a nunnery was founded nearby, and in about 1280 it moved to a site opposite the church.

Gokewell Priory was founded nearby in the late 12th century to house a community of nuns.

A Portuguese colony was founded nearby at Colonia del Sacramento in 1680.

In 1913, the Seminar Lewinsky, a teacher seminary, was founded nearby and its activities continued at that location until 1939.

A school of nursing was founded nearby the next year, and graduated its first class in 1913.