Howey Mansion-Grand Ballroom

Howey-in-the-Hills was founded by William John Howey. On May 8, 1925 Howey-in-the-Hills was incorporated as the Town of Howey. In 1927 the name was officially changed to Howey-in-the-Hills, this was done to reflect the location of the town in an area of rolling hills.

The first citrus juice plant in Florida was built in Howey-in-the-Hills by William John Howey in 1921.