Bartow in Polk County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Mann Manor
Photographed by AGS Media, June 27, 2012
1. Mann Manor Marker
Placed On The
National Register
Of
Historic Places
By The United States
Department Of The Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.
Location. 27° 53.771′ N, 81° 50.735′ W. Marker is in Bartow, Florida, in Polk County. It is on West Main Street west of South Floral Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Mann Manor is located in downtown Bartow and is home to the offices of Sutton Law Firm. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 325 West Main Street, Bartow FL 33830, 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: Site of Fort Blount (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Polk County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); The City of Bartow (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Bartow (approx. 0.3 miles away); Swearingen - Langford House (approx. half a mile away); Evergreen & Palm Cemeteries (approx. 0.6 miles away); Historic L. B. Brown House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Union Academy High School (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bartow.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Co E 7th Florida Inf Regt South Florida Bulldogs
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More about this marker. The marker is mounted on the front of the building, to the right of the door when facing the entrance.
Regarding Mann Manor. Cattle baron George W. Mann settled in Bartow in the early 1900's. George built the Colonial revival-style manor for his wife, Kate, a prominent town socialite. Sadly, Mr. Mann would never live in the home, as he died in 1935 prior to the house's completion. Kate lived in the home for many years with her sister, and ultimately died in 1976.
For the next several decades, the "Mann Mansion" sat empty and fell into a severe state of disrepair. There was fear that it would have to be demolished, but in 1998 a buyer was found who was committed to restoring the property. The home, now called Mann Manor, was restored over several years and became the home of the Sutton Law Firm.
Mann Manor was listed with the National Register of Historic Places on October 13, 2011 (ref #11000718).
Photographed by AGS Media, June 27, 2012
2. Mann Manor Marker
Photographed by AGS Media, June 27, 2012
3. Mann Manor
Photographed by AGS Media, June 27, 2012
4. Mann Manor
Photographed by AGS Media, June 27, 2012
5. Mann Manor
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