On East Park Street at Main Street (State Road 559), on the right when traveling east on East Park Street.
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
On East Park Street at Bobby Green Plaza, on the right when traveling east on East Park Street.
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
On North Bartow Avenue south of West Polk Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Ariana Avenue north of Newbern Circle, on the left when traveling north.
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
On West Lake Avenue at Shelby Street, on the left when traveling south on West Lake Avenue.
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
On Shelby Street at North Bartow Avenue (State Road 559), on the right when traveling north on Shelby Street.
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
On North Bartow Avenue (State Road 559) at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on North Bartow Avenue.
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
On West Park Street 0.1 miles north of Pilaklakaha Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
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
On East Main Street east of Broadway Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
(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 face) . . . — — Map (db m56923) HM
Near State Road 60 0.5 miles west of 91 Mine Road, on the right when traveling east.
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
On South 2nd Avenue 0.2 miles south of East Main Street (U.S. 98), on the left when traveling south.
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
Near Highway 60, on the right when traveling east.
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
On East Davidson Street east of North Broadway Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
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
On East Church Street at North Oak Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East Church Street.
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
On East Wabash Street west of Oaklawn Drive, on the right when traveling east.
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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
Near Manatee Avenue East (State Road 64) at 14th Street East, on the right when traveling east.
named for the marine mammal Trichechus Latirostris, was the main avenue of transportation and communication since the first permanent settlement. All commerce, goods for the early stores, the U.S. Mail, passengers and settlers came into the county . . . — — Map (db m131463) HM
On West Main Street at 1st Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
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
On West Broadway Street at Charleston Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Broadway Street.
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
On West Broadway Street at Charleston Avenue on West Broadway Street.
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
On 3rd Street Northeast east of North Cleaveland Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
(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
On 3rd Street Northeast east of North Cleaveland Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
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
On North Oak Avenue 0.1 miles north of 4th Street Northeast, on the right when traveling north.
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
On 2nd Street Southeast east of South Church Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
(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
On North Lake Reedy Boulevard at East Wall Street, on the right when traveling south on North Lake Reedy Boulevard.
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
On County Road 630 at Davis Road, on the right when traveling east on County Road 630.
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
On North Sixth Street south of Ingraham Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Jones Avenue (Main Street) east of North Sixth Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
On North Sixth Street south of Jones Avenue (Main Street), on the right when traveling north.
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
On Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way at Avenue D Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way.
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
On Ingraham Avenue east of North Sixth Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Jones Avenue (Main Street) west of North Seventh Street, on the left when traveling west.
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
On North 9th Street at Jones Avenue (Main Street), on the left when traveling north on North 9th Street.
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
On North 6th Street south of Jones Avenue (Main Street), on the right when traveling north.
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
Near Bartow Road (U.S. 98) at County Road 540A, on the right when traveling north.
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
Near Homeland-Garfield Road (County Road 640) 1 mile east of U.S. 17/98, on the left when traveling east.
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
On Church Avenue south of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
On West Socrum Loop Road at North Campbell Road, on the right when traveling north on West Socrum Loop Road.
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
On South Lake Shore Way (U.S. 17/92) at West Pierce Street, on the left when traveling east on South Lake Shore Way.
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
On Third Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Camp Mack Road at Rosalie Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on Camp Mack Road.
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 m95056) HM
On Burns Avenue (State Road 17) at Tower Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on Burns Avenue.
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 m95053) HM
Near Hesperides Road (State Road 60) 1.1 miles east of Tiger Lake Road, on the right when traveling east.
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
On S. Massachusetts Ave at Main St., on the right when traveling north on S. Massachusetts Ave.
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
Near Don Emerson Drive 0.1 miles south of Drane Field Road (State Road 572) when traveling south.
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
On East Memorial Boulevard (U.S. 92) at Interlachen Parkway, on the right when traveling east on East Memorial Boulevard.
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
On South Massachusetts Avenue at East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on South Massachusetts Avenue.
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 . . . — — Map (db m130568) HM
On Longfellow Blvd. at Avenue E on Longfellow Blvd..
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
Near Winter Lake Road (State Road 540) west of Jacque Lake Lane, on the left when traveling west.
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
Dr. James L. and Margaret Hennesy led the advancement of Southeastern College from 1980 through 1998. Natives of Camden, Arkansas and Mobile, Alabama, the couple married in 1955 and began their ministry as evangelists in the southeastern and . . . — — Map (db m131273) HM
Cyril E. Homer, D.D.
Cyril E. Homer D.D., served as president of South-Eastern Bible College from 1955 to 1958 and again from 1970 to 1979. Well-respected and appreciated by students and faculty alike, Dr Homer was known simply as . . . — — Map (db m131058) HM
Dr. Charles Kelly and Eloise Kelly
Dr. Charles Kelly is a 1964 graduate of Southeastern University. He has served forty-five years as an Assemblies of God minister and pastured two churches prior to being elected to the position of . . . — — Map (db m130562) HM
Vaudie V. Lambert and Lillian Lambert
Reverend Vaudie V. Lambert Jr., served over 50 years as an Assemblies of God minister. For 23 of those years he and his wife Lillian pastured churches in Alabama and Florida. His last pastorate, . . . — — Map (db m131057) HM
Near North Lake Avenue 0.1 miles north of Gilmore Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
On September 14, 1940, the Lodwick School of Aeronautics began flight instruction in Lakeland by contract with the United States Army Air Corps. Owned and operated by Albert Irvin Lodwick, the school had an initial enrollment of 40 cadets, a peak . . . — — Map (db m94173) HM
On East Main Street at Kentucky Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street.
Munn Park was established in 1884 as a town square in Lakeland's first subdivision, the original Munn's Subdivision. Later the entire block was dedicated by Abraham Munn as a "Public Square" in perpetuity, to forever remain in public ownership. . . . — — Map (db m53649) HM
On North Tennessee Avenue north of East Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Munn Park Historic District contains the area's largest concentration of early commercial buildings and public spaces. The development of the district spans the entire history of Lakeland with the first major settlement beginning in 1885. The . . . — — Map (db m53647) HM
Near Lake Beulah Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Confederate Dead (Left face) In memory of that noble band, who have crossed the mystic stream, and are resting now in that happy land, where peace and pleasure reign supreme. The heroic deeds will never fade, from memory's brightest . . . — — Map (db m54454) HM
Reverend Donald E. Price served approximately forty years as an Assemblies of God minister, including twenty years as a pastor. He spent eleven of those years at his last pastorate, Callaway Assembly of God in Panama City. Married to his high . . . — — Map (db m130227) HM
On Lake Morton Drive at South Massachusetts Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Lake Morton Drive.
Camp Massachusetts, one of the five encampments in Lakeland during the Spanish-American War, bordered part of Lake Morton. Pvt. Wesley S. Brass, of Company I, died here and was given "a funeral that a Marshal of France might have deserved..." The . . . — — Map (db m51437) HM
On West Peachtree Street at North Virginia Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West Peachtree Street.
The 10th Cavalry, one of four all black regiments in the regular army at the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, camped at this site on the shore of Lake Wire in the spring of 1898 while awaiting transport to Cuba to fight in the Spanish-American . . . — — Map (db m130419) HM
Near Carpenters Way 0.5 miles east of U.S. 98, on the left when traveling east.
The Carpenters' Home was the retirement home for members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America from 1929 to 1976. The Union completed the purchase of the 1,684 acre site in April 1924. Costing $632,393, the site included 594 . . . — — Map (db m100435) HM
On Johnson Avenue at McDonald Street, on the right when traveling north on Johnson Avenue.
At Florida Southern College is located the largest collection of buildings on one site ever created by Frank Lloyd Wright, one of America's foremost architects. Wright's plan for the campus is the only tangible example of his community planning . . . — — Map (db m13632) HM
Near South Florida Avenue north of East Orange Street, on the left when traveling south.
The Oates Building is a prime example of Florida "Boom Time" architecture, expressed in the Mediterranean Revival style. Built in 1925 by Mr. Alvah Y. Oates, the building was designed by noted Florida and local architect E.C. . . . — — Map (db m55289) HM
On Lake Morton Drive south of Vistabula Street, on the left when traveling south.
In 1922 the Sorosis Club or sorority, a women's club in Lakeland, was organized. Named after the first incorporated women's club in America, the Sorosis Club of New York, the Sorosis Club's mission included service to the community, as well as . . . — — Map (db m51933) HM
On Lake Morton Drive north of East Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Women’s Club of Lakeland was organized in 1912. In 1923 the club purchased this property as the site for its clubhouse. W.B.Talley, a Lakeland architect, designed this colonial revival building in 1927 and in 1928 construction was completed by . . . — — Map (db m67657) HM
On Lake Hollingsworth Drive at Mississippi Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Lake Hollingsworth Drive.
Thomas B. Mack was an author, educator and collector in the fields of horticulture, citrus and garden design. In 1951 he began a long horticultural teaching career at Florida Southern College specializing in citrus. In 1997 he was inducted into the . . . — — Map (db m130421) HM
On SE First Street (State Road 37) near State Road 60, on the right when traveling north.
Historical Citrus Planting March 14, 1959. Site of first experimental planting of citrus on reclaimed phosphate mining land. The project was originated and executed by William James Menear, land manager, Virginia-Carolina Chemical Corporation. — — Map (db m4980) HM
On West Canal Street (State Road 60), on the right when traveling east.
An outstanding citizen who served his community with earnest endeavor and diligent work for community beautification, industrial reclamation and national conservation. Respected and loved by his fellow men as a friend, neighbor, and loyal American. — — Map (db m5015) HM
On Old State Road 37 N 0.3 miles south of Pebbledale Road, on the left when traveling south.
On this site stood the phosphate mining town of Pierce. It was one of many company-owned mining towns and villages that once populated Polk County. Pierce was started in April 1906 by the Pierce Phosphate Company. This company was acquired in . . . — — Map (db m100904) HM
On South Church Avenue (State Road 37) at SE 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on South Church Avenue.
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 . . . — — Map (db m4984) HM
On South Church Avenue (State Road 37) at SE 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on South Church Avenue.
This tree replaces the original hundred year old tree that was the "mail drop" for the Bone Valley area before the city of Mulberry, "The Phospate Center of the World" was incorporated in 1901. — — Map (db m4981) HM
Near Interstate 4 at milepost 47, 1.6 miles west of Old Grade Road (County Road 557), on the right when traveling west.
The light of freedom still burns brightly in our world today because of the service and sacrifice of America’s men and women in uniform.
Our Nation’s servicemen and women have fought the forces of tyranny and
won victories for liberty, human . . . — — Map (db m131275) WM
On Green Pond Church Road north of Greenpond Road, on the right when traveling north.
The community that developed here was named Green Pond by A.T. Williams, because it reminded him of his home in Green Pond, SC. Early settlers Leroy Smith, Stephen Hancock, George Ritter, R.W. Hammond, and J.B. Rushing, donated land for a church, . . . — — Map (db m99923) HM
On West Central Avenue at 2nd Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east on West Central Avenue.
George W. Jenkins opened the first Publix Food Store in Winter Haven in 1930. Five years later, he opened a second location in town. He closed these first two stores to open his dream store, the first Publix Super market, on this site, Nov. 8, 1940. . . . — — Map (db m112134) HM
On U.S. 27 0.7 miles south of Kokomo Road (State Road 546), on the right when traveling south.
In memory of
Chief Chipco
Lover of peace
Friend of the white man
His
Seminole Indian village
was located on
Bonar's Island
in Lake Hamilton 1855
Dedicated by
Ponce de Leon Chapter
Daughters of
the American . . . — — Map (db m43264) HM
On Fourth Street NW 0.1 miles north of West Central Ave, on the right when traveling north.
George W. Jenkins, founder of Publix Super Markets
Inc. was born Sept. 29, 1907, in Harris City, GA.
At the age of 17, he came to Florida and took
a job as a food store clerk in Tampa. In 1930, he
decided to open his own . . . — — Map (db m127838) HM
On Avenue O Northeast 0.1 miles east of 7th Street Northeast, on the left when traveling east.
The Florence Villa Training School for Negroes replaced an earlier African-American school built in 1916 on the corner of 2nd and Palmetto Street. By 1922 the first school was in disrepair and classes were held at the Colored Methodist Episcopal . . . — — Map (db m93191) HM
On 5th Street Northwest south of Avenue D Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
On December 20, 1964, Winter Haven businessman Bob Parsons opened the Derry Down in this building. The English-themed teen club’s primary purpose was to give his stepson, Gram Parsons, a performance venue for his folk band, The Shilos. The club not . . . — — Map (db m112117) HM
Pughsville was one of Winter Haven's earliest neighborhoods, populated predominately by African Americans. These individuals cleared land and settled in what is now the southwest section of the city. For many decades, Pughsville remained a vibrant . . . — — Map (db m24588) HM
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