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

The Railroad in Dundee History

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, December 24, 2014

1. The Railroad in Dundee History Marker

Inscription. The Dundee Passenger Depot, built ca. 1912, was the first depot on the Haines City to Sebring Line of The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. Most of Dundee’s early growth can be attributed to the railroad. With the advent of the railroad, the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Highland Development Company brought settlers down from the Midwest, refunding their fares when they purchased land. Dundee and the railroad both prospered. Hotels and rooming houses were built to house the prospective buyers and others who came just seeking a spot in the Florida sun. The station was segregated from 1912 to 1954. Although passenger service was discontinued in ca. 1954 the depot continued to handle freight until c. 1975 when the line was discontinued. The depot was then moved to its present position and renovated into a museum commemorating the role the railroad played in the development of the town of Dundee.

Erected 2001 by The Dundee Depot Restoration Committee and the Florida Department of State. (Marker Number F-458.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 28° 1.334′ N,

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81° 37.318′ W. Marker is in Dundee, Florida, in Polk County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street and 1st Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 West Main Street, Dundee FL 33838, 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Chief Chipco (approx. 1.8 miles away); 600 E. Hinson Avenue (approx. 5.9 miles away); Florence Villa Training School (approx. 5.9 miles away); 19 N. Sixth Street (approx. 5.9 miles away); Consolidated Arcade (approx. 5.9 miles away); Haines City Masonic Lodge (approx. 5.9 miles away);

The Railroad in Dundee History Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, December 24, 2014

2. The Railroad in Dundee History Depot

Marker is just out of the picture on the right along Main Street. View looking west.

Wray Building (approx. 5.9 miles away); Polk Arcade (approx. 5.9 miles away).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 807 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.