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

The Mulberry Time Capsule

Photographed by Julie Szabo, January 26, 2008

1. The Mulberry Time Capsule Marker

Inscription. This marker commemorates the dedication of the Mulberry Time Capsule. The capsule was placed here on June 12, 1977 by the Greater Mulberry Chamber of Commerce. The capsule will be opened in the year 2076 to view the mementoes of the 1976 Bicentennial celebration in "The Phosphate Center of the World."

The sky has no hunger and the earth heals her wounds, but the time of man is short.

Erected 1977 by National Memorial Service, Lakeland.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Notable Events • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration, and the Time Capsules series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1992.

Location. 27° 53.634′ N, 81° 58.394′ W. Marker is in Mulberry, Florida, in Polk County. It is at the intersection of South Church Avenue (State Road 37) and SE 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on South Church Avenue. On the front lawn of the Phosphate Museum, just northwest of the Seaboard Coastline Railroad cars. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mulberry FL 33860, 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow

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flies: The Mulberry Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Historical Citrus Planting (within shouting distance of this marker); Phosphate Area War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memorium to Cecil B. Strange (about 300 feet away); Pierce (approx. 4.4 miles away); PA-47 “Piper Jet” (approx. 6.9 miles away); Cirrus VK-30 (approx. 6.9 miles away); MiG-21 MF 1970 (approx. 6.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mulberry.

Photographed by Julie Szabo, January 26, 2008

2. The Mulberry Time Capsule Marker

Rail cars nearby image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Julie Szabo, January 26, 2008

3. Rail cars nearby

The marker is behind these rail cars.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. This page has been viewed 2,302 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 27, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.