Winter Haven in Polk County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Winter Haven
Citrus Capital of Florida
Photographed by Dave W, March 12, 2023
1. Winter Haven Marker
A city of 100 lakes, named for its delightful climate, a real haven from the rigors of the cold. This park bears the name of Dr. Inman, the first President of the Florida Citrus Exchange and affectionately called the Father of Winter Haven.
Erected by The Ponce de Leon Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Environment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 28° 2.514′ N, 81° 44.07′ W. Marker is in Winter Haven, Florida, in Polk County. It is at the intersection of 8th Street Northwest (U.S. 17) and Avenue S Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 8th Street Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1898 Hwy 17, Winter Haven FL 33881, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Missionary Baptist Church of Winter Haven (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Winter Haven War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Florence Villa Training School (approx. 1.1 miles away); Gram Parsons Derry Down
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Photographed by Dave W, March 12, 2023
2. Winter Haven Marker
Photographed by Dave W, March 12, 2023
3. Winter Haven Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 489 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 24, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
