Lakeland in Polk County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
‘Mute Swan Protecting Her Cygnets’
by Ian G. Brennan 2012
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, December 13, 2018
1. ‘Mute Swan Protecting Her Cygnets’ Marker
‘Most noble Order of the Garter” and
“Most Honourable Order of the Bath’,
has been a contemporary sculptor and
woodcarver to the British Royal
Household since 1989.
‘Mute Swan protecting her Cygnets”
is an original master sculpture
carved from a single English Lime
wood log in 1992. The original
carving is 27” tall and 34” wide and
was enlarged to achieve the
commissioned 8’ tall bronze
‘Mute Swan protecting her Cygnets’
for the City of Lakeland.
Historically swans have graced the
City of Lakeland’s lakes. In the early
1950’s, a swan epidemic eliminated
the colony in Lakeland.
Through the generosity of a local
family, the Queen of England gifted a
pair of Mute Swans from the Royal
flock to the City. Two English white
mute swans were released on Lake
Morton February 9, 1957.
The descendent swan population
remains a treasure of the
community today.
Erected by City of Lakeland.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location.
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Florida. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Allen Kryger (within shouting distance of this marker); Munn Park (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Munn Park Historic District (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Munn Park Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Polk Theatre and Office Building (approx. ¼ mile away); The Oates Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Second Mass. Infantry Camp (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Women's Club of Lakeland (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lakeland.
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, December 13, 2018
2. ‘Mute Swan Protecting Her Cygnets’ Marker
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, December 13, 2018
3. Mute Swan Sculpture
4. Mute swan on Lake Morton, Lakeland, Florida
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 896 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 21, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
