Because this building occupies a corner position on a triangular shaped lot, it has been historically referred to as the "flatiron" building, deriving its nickname from the triangular shaped electric clothing press irons popularized in the 1920's. . . . — — Map (db m93173) HM
The City of Auburndale was incorporated in 1911 and obtained a $60,000 bond in 1926 to construct a new city hall. Four proposed sites were presented as possible locations for the building until, after some indecisions, the City purchased a lot from . . . — — Map (db m93171) HM
Ephraim M. Baynard built several commercial buildings and at least two residences in the City of Auburndale. Following a great fire in 1915 that destroyed the business district of Auburndale, Baynard eventually rebuilt his commercial building . . . — — Map (db m93170) HM
This 1925 American LaFrance fire engine with its polished wooden bed and steering wheel, rare Italian tires and black leather seat was delivered to the City of Auburndale on June 23, 1925 via freight train. The City's first fire engine stayed in . . . — — Map (db m93176) HM
Ephraim M. Baynard, born in South Carolina in 1861, arrived in Auburndale soon after its founding. By 1893, he owned one of the general stores in the community and acreage planted in citrus and tomatoes. As a highly successful grower, Baynard owned . . . — — Map (db m93193) HM
Ephraim M. Baynard, born in South Carolina in 1861, arrived in Auburndale soon after its founding. By 1893, he owned one of the general stores in the community and acreage planted in citrus and tomatoes. As a highly successful grower, Baynard owned . . . — — Map (db m93194) HM
Nearly all of the early commercial buildings in Auburndale were constructed from wood. As a result, three fires destroyed the heart of Auburndale's business sector in 1912, 1913, and 1915. The fire of 1913 was magnified by a great explosion that . . . — — Map (db m93174) HM
The Seaboard Air Line Rail and the Atlantic Coast Line Rail played a major role in the development of the City of Auburndale, intersecting each other in the City and bringing passengers and commerce from around the State and Country to central . . . — — Map (db m93175) HM
Somerset County, PA • New York, NY • Washington, DC
Through blurred eyes we find the strength and courage to soar beyond the moment. We look to the future knowing we can never forget the past.
God Bless America — — Map (db m216790) WM
(Front face)
In memory of the 79 militia men under command of Cpt Nathan S. Blount who marched from this site to Gainesville to muster into the CS Army rendering gallant service from April 10, 1862 - April 26, 1865
(Rear . . . — — Map (db m210602) HM
Col. Zachary Taylor, commanding the Army south of the Withlacoochee during the Second Seminole War. 1835-1842. received orders in November 1837 to penetrate into the interior of the state by opening a road from Tampa to the headwaters of Peace Creek . . . — — Map (db m239165) HM
Originally named the Bartow Colored Cemetery, the Evergreen Cemetery has served the African American citizens of this area since the founding of Bartow in 1851. It is the oldest documented Black cemetery in Polk County, identified by the earliest . . . — — Map (db m218731) HM
In 1862, wealthy cattle baron Jacob Summerlin purchased land from pioneer
R.R. Blount. By 1866, Summerlin donated land to establish government
buildings, a school, and local churches.
On September 21, 1875, a group of Christians met at the . . . — — Map (db m290363) HM
One mile north of here, a stockade type depot was erected by a detail of the 7th Infantry, U.S.A. while on a march to the Kissimmee River. Built Jan. 22, 1841, it was named in honor of Sergeant-Major Francis Carroll who suffered a hero’s death at . . . — — Map (db m95179) HM
The L. B. Brown House was built in 1892, during the period of Bartow's initial development. It is a good example of Frame Vernacular construction typical of that period. This house is decorated with intricate mill work and gingerbread. The house has . . . — — Map (db m63181) HM
Austin Craig Welch,
who died attempting to save
Crystal E. Droz from drowning.
Bartow, Fl.
September 3, 2016
"Our hero, Our protector"
"I got this!" — — Map (db m123549) HM
Polk County was established February 8, 1861 formed from eastern Hillsborough County and western Brevard County and comprised one of two counties created after the state's secession from the union. Polk County was named after James Knox Polk the . . . — — Map (db m54003) HM
Shady Oaks Gardens Cemetery Shady Oaks Gardens, also known as "Paupers Cemetery”, served as
Polk County's primary pauper cemetery since 1963. Polk County Government
paid for the burials for persons who had no funds for a private . . . — — Map (db m269517) HM
Built in 1925 for John J. Swearingen, Florida attorney, State Senator, Spanish-American War veteran, and wife Mary Harding Rainey. Later the home of daughter Katherine Swearingen Langford and her husband Richard H. Langford, prominent citrus grower . . . — — Map (db m56920) HM
(side 1)
Settlement of the City of Bartow began in 1850 with the arrival of James D. and Eliza W. Green. In 1851, the Blount family, led by patriarch Readding Blount, settled near the site and eventually purchased the Green homestead. . . . — — Map (db m275910) HM
Side 1
Union Academy was the fulfillment of the dream of local African American pioneers seeking to advance the moral and cultural welfare of young people through education. By the 1870s, west Bartow's First Providence Missionary Baptist . . . — — Map (db m146231) HM
Side 1
Davenport City Hall was built in 1927 in the Mediterranean Revival style by Streater Brothers Construction Company of Lakeland, Florida at a cost of $15,054.00. The architectural firm, Scroggs & Ewing, of Augusta, Georgia, designed the . . . — — Map (db m268175) HM
Davenport Historical Society
Water Tank Memorial
1924-2015
Sue & Tom Fellows
Holly shill Fruit Company,INC.
Harriet & Peter Rust
Davenport Merchants
Jarrett Gordon Ford
Martha & Jack Conroy
The Hotel
Kathy & Larry Linder
Susie & Warren . . . — — Map (db m276789) HM
In 1883, Reverend James E. Bowen and Francis M. Gill built and opened the Bowen Settlement School, that became the first school in the northeast section of Polk County. In the early 20th century, population growth prompted the need for a new . . . — — Map (db m264377) HM
Opened in the mid - 1930s as the Davenport Community Center, the building was funded through the Works Progress Administration. The largest federally funded project in Davenport, the Center had two major benefits: the employment of Floridians and . . . — — Map (db m268183) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m93192) HM
Each decade, after it tabulates the decennial census, the U.S. Census Bureau calculates the center of population for the U.S. and each state. The center is determined as the place where an imaginary, flat, weightless and rigid map of each state . . . — — Map (db m57223) HM
This memorial is to honor all U.S. military veterans for serving our country with honor & self sacrifice to insure the freedom of the greatest country in the world United States of America Dedicated Nov. 11, 2006 American . . . — — Map (db m57357) WM
The first bridge on this site was built along with the original Fort Meade
in the mid-1800s. The crossing was in constant need of repair and
reconstruction to serve military and civilians along the Peace River.
The county began construction of . . . — — Map (db m290362) HM
(Front face) In memory of Lt. Gen. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson 21 Jan. 1824 - 10 May 1863 Com. 2d Corps. Army of Northern Va., CSAGraduated from West Point US Military Academy 1846 ⋆ Breveted Major for Gallantry in the Mexican War . . . — — Map (db m57030) HM
Built by Lt. George G. Meade
who later became commanding general
of the Union Forces
during the Civil War.
Headquarters of a military area
during the Seminole Indian War 1849-1858.
Near here were fought several engagements
with the . . . — — Map (db m56924) HM
This house was built in 1901 by pioneer cattleman, financier, and philanthropist W. Henry Lewis (1860-1940). Lewis was born in Thomasville, GA, and came to Florida as a young man. He married Sallie Singletary in 1887. Six of their children lived to . . . — — Map (db m110867) HM
(West face) A group of United States Army soldiers led by Lt. Carlton engaged the Seminole Indians in what is known as the Willoughby Tillis Battle in this vicinity on June 14-16, 1856. These five men who lost their lives in this engagement . . . — — Map (db m57248) HM
Bethel Academy
This excellent example of early Polk County affluent rural living was built in the late 1880s by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Blocker of Hillsborough County. Although it might be more accurately called the
Blocker-Raulerson House, . . . — — Map (db m272154) HM
In the seventeenth century
under Spanish rule
Indians buried their dead here
Glass beads and silver ornaments
found on an Indian skeleton
identified the mound as pre-Seminole — — Map (db m112128) HM
One of a chain of Seminole Indian War forts 1849-1858. Several men served at this post who later gained prominence in the Civil War. Among these were Generals George G. Meade, A.P. Hill, and "Stonewall" Jackson. Garrisoned by 1st. Art., 7th Inf. . . . — — Map (db m95108) HM
137 N. Sixth Street Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Built 1916 — — Map (db m51502) HM
607 Jones Avenue Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1927 — — Map (db m51507) HM
Consolidated Arcade 23-37 N. Sixth Street Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Built 1925 — — Map (db m51508) HM
African American philanthropists, Arnie L. Myers and Ruben L. Wiley, donated this site to the City of Haines City on November 29, 1944, to help establish an athletic and recreational field for people of color living in the community during the era . . . — — Map (db m198389) HM
The Oakland School opened on this site in 1928. The school accommodated first through eighth grades. It operated with funds from the county school board and the Julius Rosenwald Foundation, a charitable organization that provided access to education . . . — — Map (db m112131) HM
The Oakland Neighborhood of Haines City functioned as the business/commercial district for African Americans from the early 1900s to well into the 1970s. It is a seven-block area spanning Avenue “A” through Avenue “H” of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr . . . — — Map (db m229563) HM
In 1914, workers in the local lumber and turpentine industries organized under Deacon J.B. Anderson to form Mt. Zion Church in Haines City. Trustees of the church purchased this plot of land for “ten dollars and other valuable considerations.” Two . . . — — Map (db m267759) HM
Originally the State Bank of Haines City Established in 1913 Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m51503) HM
Polk Arcade 609 - 613 Jones Avenue Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1927 — — Map (db m51504) HM
St. Mark's Episcopal Church Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Established 1892 — — Map (db m51536) HM
Wray Building 39 North 6th Street Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior circa 1921 — — Map (db m51527) HM
In this immediate vicinity was the site of Fort Fraser. Established by General Zachary Taylor November, 1837 on his march against the Seminoles culminating in the Battle of Okeechobee. Erected by the Fourth Infantry and garrisoned by the Second . . . — — Map (db m95102) HM
Historic Kissengen Spring is located approximately one mile north of this location. At one time the spring discharged up to 20 million gallons of water a day into the Peace River. The spring’s pool was 200 feet in diameter and reached a depth of 17 . . . — — Map (db m67655) HM
Homeland Heritage Park's Beginning
Homeland Heritage Park officially opened its doors on March 26, 1985. The School Board of Polk County donated the Homeland School building and the surrounding property to the Polk County
Board of . . . — — Map (db m268533) HM
Building a Suitable Church
The Homeland Methodist Church was established in 1875 and was originally called Bethel Methodist Church. The Bethel Methodist Church stood about a half mile west of where the present church currently sits, and . . . — — Map (db m268537) HM
Homeland School Building — 1878 — Has been placed on the National Register Of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m57310) HM
Cornelius and “Old Man Jack”
The English Log Cabin was originally located in Winston, Florida and built in 1888. The land had been purchased by Hackney English, and the cabin built by Cornelius English and his brother James Jackson, also . . . — — Map (db m268681) HM
The Focal Point of Daily Life
The English Pole Barn is an early example of a settler’s outbuilding in 1890. This barn was the focal point of daily life on an early Florida homestead. Construction for structures like this was usually of pole . . . — — Map (db m268679) HM
Affluent Rural Living
This excellent example of early Polk County affluent rural living was built in the late 1880s by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Blocker of Hillsborough County. Although it might be more accurately called the
Blocker-Raulerson . . . — — Map (db m268578) HM
Aaron Elijah Godwin acquired these lands for ranging his cattle in 1896.
Prior to his death, Godwin deeded his lands to his sons, Alfie Benjamin,
and William Riley Godwin. Alfie Benjamin grazed his cattle on the section
of land west of Lake . . . — — Map (db m277601) HM
KATHLEEN BAPTIST CHURCH
This church was established on September 14, 1895, by nine members of the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church. Services were initially held in a log structure on what is now Ross Creek Road. Baptisms took place at the mill pond . . . — — Map (db m200025) HM
Side 1
This school building was designed by architect E.C. Hosford (1883-1939) and completed in 1928, with east and west additions in 1937. The building replaced a wood frame structure which was located on present day Kathleen Road at Central . . . — — Map (db m200028) HM
Settlers from Georgia and the Carolinas began arriving in the Socrum area in the 1840s, before the creation of Polk County in 1861. In August 1851, preaching with baptism was offered at Wm. T. Rushing's homestead at Indian Pond, named for Seminole . . . — — Map (db m104024) HM
The Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC) at Lake Alfred was established in 1917 as the Citrus Experiment Station. Researchers at this facility worked alongside Florida's citrus pioneers to develop a billion-dollar industry for processed . . . — — Map (db m267766) HM
Approximately 1½ miles west of here near the shore of Lake Alfred is the site of
Fort Cummings
Named for Col. Alexander Cummings of the Fourth Infantry. Established January 22, 1839 and occupied by detachments of the . . . — — Map (db m117191) HM
The Gardner House was the second home built on this property for Frank C. Gardner (1868-1963) and June Gardner (1871-1960). Their first house, a modest home built in 1911, was moved to Pomelo St. The arbor on the sidewalk was originally made of . . . — — Map (db m267664) HM
On this site stood a Rosenwald School. Educator Booker T. Washington (1856-1915) enlisted philanthropist and CEO of Sears, Roebuck & Company, Julius Rosenwald (1862-1932) to help fund the building of rural community schools for African American . . . — — Map (db m131643) HM
Presented to the city of Lake Wales through the efforts of Mr. William J. Pelissier and Miss Elizabeth D. Quaintance, this cannon, removed from the frigate USS Constitution during the 1927 restoration, was originally dedicated by the Lake Wales . . . — — Map (db m218953) HM
Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake is a central feature of the city of Lake Wales. The development and economic growth of the town is visible throughout the various
buildings surrounding the area.
The beginnings of the city originated with A.C. . . . — — Map (db m286866) HM
E.C. Stuart Park
E.C. Stuart, one of the founders on Lake Wales, first arrived in Central Florida in 1887, at the age of 35. Recognizing the enormous potential of the region, he entered into business in Bartow, Florida, a neighboring . . . — — Map (db m200086) HM
A few miles east of here, on the banks of the Kissimmee River stood Fort Gardiner. Named for Captain George Washington Gardiner who died in the Dade Massacre in 1835. Established December 2, 1837 by Colonel Zachary Taylor on his march to the Battle . . . — — Map (db m212853) HM
South of this site, on the banks of the Kissimmee River, stood Fort Gardiner. This Second Seminole army post was named for Captain George Washington Gardiner who died in the Dade Massacre in 1835. Established December 2, 1837 by Colonel Zachary . . . — — Map (db m276681) HM
On Kissimmee River sixteen miles northeast of Lake Wales government trail leading to fort crosses highway between Gum Lakes. Lake Rosalee, where Seminole Indians stopped before moving to Everglades, is near this trail. — — Map (db m233384) HM
During the early 1900s, this area’s long leaf and slash pine forests were home to several small turpentine and timber communities. One such town was Sumica, located approximately two miles south of this location. The name “Sumica” is an . . . — — Map (db m112124) HM
The sanctuary is owned by the American Foundation, a non-profit corporation created and endowed by Edward Bok to hold title to the sanctuary and singing tower and to maintain them. Mr. Bok bought the property, planted it, built the tower and . . . — — Map (db m290402) HM
Ian G. Brennan, Sculptor to the
‘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 . . . — — Map (db m131271) HM
On April 6, 1917 the United States declared war against Germany. Polk County residents responded to the call to serve with 1,845 joining the Armed Forces. The 2nd Florida Regiment from the local National Guard was consolidated with other National . . . — — Map (db m279750) HM WM
Dedicated to those men and women who served in the armed forces of the United States of America during the Second World War. We honor those Twentieth Century Americans who took up a great struggle and made the sacrifices to perpetuate the gift our . . . — — Map (db m193517) WM
When Drane Field opened during World War II, the first combat-bound Air Force unit to train here was the 320th Bombardment Group (M), flying B-26 Marauder medium bombers. The Group arrived here August 7, 1942, after having been activated at MacDill . . . — — Map (db m93357) HM
1942 – 1945 England – France Belgium – Germany B-26 Martin Marauder ”Silver Streaks” Dedicated to the memory of the 344th Bombardment Group (Medium) AAF “Silver Streaks” and its members who died with Honor. Presented on 5 . . . — — Map (db m214441) HM WM
On September 11, 2001 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked four airliners and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. The twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City were a . . . — — Map (db m193708) WM
In 1884, a group of Englishmen established Acton, named after English author Lord Acton, two miles east of Lakeland. Acton lasted from 1884 until 1894 when its residents scattered after the great freeze. During its decade of existence the town had . . . — — Map (db m51543) HM
Allen Kryger was a scientist and local businessman who specialized in supplying citrus flavoring. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he graduated from the University of Notre Dame and received a doctorate of organic chemistry from Iowa State University. Dr. . . . — — Map (db m130568) HM
Once owned by Howard Hughes, the craft was converted to a “planeboat” after sustaining catastrophic damage during Hurricane Cleo (1964).
Donated by Dave Drummer — — Map (db m193391) HM
This aircraft was donated by the FedEx corporation and painted to resemble the iconic Piedmont Tampa Bay Pacemaker. After the aircraft’s retirement, it is utilized by our High School students as the only “fully functional Boeing 727 classroom” in . . . — — Map (db m193396) HM
James Donnell Brown and D’Ann Brown
James Donnell Brown (1930-1991) grew up in Alabama, and although his ministry would later take him throughout the world, he always had a sense of gratitude for his southeast heritage.
James married . . . — — Map (db m130369) HM
In Memory
C-23 Sherpa, 93-1336, 3 March 2001
Flight Crew, Detachment 1, Company H, 171 Aviation, Lakeland, Florida
CW4 Johnny W. Duce • CW2 Erik P. Larson • SSG Robert F. Ward Jr.
203rd Red Horse Flight, Virginia Beach, Virginia . . . — — Map (db m258356) WM
This is the military version of the DC-3. The C-47 has the unique distinction of participating in the Berlin Airlift in the late 1940s. — — Map (db m193323) HM
The shore of Lake Hancock was home to this region's first settlers. In 1949, Al and Betty Bellotto bought a portion of this property and founded the Cattle B Bar Ranch. Their success in the citrus and cattle industries and desire to conserve open . . . — — Map (db m94176) HM
Initially drawn to Lakeland by baseball spring training, the area's
natural beauty, and the opportunity to develop land, H.A. Stahl and
associates from Cleveland, Ohio, purchased 560 acres of land on
the south side of Lake Hollingsworth that . . . — — Map (db m276968) HM
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