Longwood is a city in Seminole County, Florida, located roughly 15 miles north of Orlando and part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford metropolitan area. It developed in the late 19th century as a railroad junction and agricultural settlement, where the South Florida Railroad, the Orange Belt Railway, and the Florida Midland Railway once met. Today it functions primarily as a residential community for people working across Seminole County and the broader Orlando region. The city's defining feature is its Historic District, a roughly 190-acre area listed on the National Register of Historic Places with 37 contributing structures. Anchored by landmarks such as the Bradlee-McIntyre House and the former Longwood Hotel, the district preserves Longwood's late-19th and early-20th-century architecture and gives the community a distinct sense of place within suburban Central Florida. The city was incorporated in 1923, formalizing a settlement that had grown up around the railroad. Longwood's transportation links reinforce its role as a commuter suburb. A SunRail station near the historic center provides commuter rail service through the Orlando region, while Interstate 4 and State Road 434 offer highway connections to Orlando, Altamonte Springs, Lake Mary, and Sanford. The city's parks, including Reiter Park, Big Tree Park, and the Candyland ballfields, anchor neighborhood recreation. Longwood is served by Seminole County Schools, with several well-regarded elementary and middle schools in and around the city. The surrounding area offers access to Wekiwa Springs State Park, the Wekiva River, and the region's shopping and employment centers. For homebuyers, Longwood combines a walkable historic core, established neighborhoods, and central access to one of Florida's most dynamic metropolitan areas.