Cecil B. Strange Marker

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Mulberry in Polk County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Cecil B. Strange

By Julie Szabo, January 26, 2008

1. Cecil B. Strange Marker

Inscription. In memorium
to
Cecil B. Strange An outstanding citizen who served his community with earnest endeavor and diligent work for community beautification, industrial reclamation and national conservation. Respected and loved by his fellow men as a friend, neighbor, and loyal American.

Location. 27° 53.685′ N, 81° 58.392′ W. Marker is in Mulberry, Florida, in Polk County. Marker is on West Canal Street (Florida Route 60), on the right when traveling east. Click for map. Marker is between Mulberry City Hall and the street. It is difficult to spot because it is nearly ground-level. Marker is in this post office area: Mulberry FL 33860, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Phosphate Area War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Mulberry Time Capsule (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Historical Citrus Planting (about 300 feet away); The Mulberry Tree (about 400 feet away); Glover School (approx. 7.3 miles away); Mann Manor (approx. 7.8 miles away); Site of Fort Blount (approx. 7.9 miles away); Co E 7th Florida Inf Regt South Florida Bulldogs (approx. 8 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Mulberry.

Regarding Cecil B. Strange.

Looking east, with Mulberry Library in the background. Photo, Click for full size

By Julie Szabo, January 26, 2008

2. Looking east, with Mulberry Library in the background.

Cecil Brice Strange, 1903-1966.

Additional comments.
1. Cecil B. Strange Family
Cecil B. Strange is my uncle. I grew up in Mulberry, Florida and fondly remember him. He built his children a fish pond which is still there. The house is long gone. That area of Mulberry was all “company” housing owned by IMCC phosphate mining. This is the company that employed Uncle Cecil for all the grounds upkeep of their offices plus the local swimming pool. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor

— Submitted February 3, 2008, by Lila Slanovec of San Jose, California.

Credits. This page originally submitted on January 27, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,246 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 27, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. More information (picture, biography) about Cecil Brice Strange. • Can you help?