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, . . . — — Map (db m112134) HM
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
In 1881, the Rev. W. B. Mills organized the First African Missionary Baptist Church. Brother W. M. Adams, born into slavery in 1843, became the first deacon and founder. Five families, the Adams, Dwights, Dykes, Reddings. and Whittens, held the . . . — — Map (db m244259) HM
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
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 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
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 southeast section of the city. For many decades, Pughsville remained a . . . — — Map (db m211952) HM
At this site on January 19. 1925, F.E.
Williamson opened the Williamson Theater.
Landowners W.H. Mann and A.S. Beymer
hired Tampa architect B.C. Bonfoey and
Seymour-Craig Co. of Winter Haven to
build the theater.
Designed in the Spanish . . . — — Map (db m290361) HM
A city of 100 lakes, named for its delightful climate, a real haven from the rigors of the cold. This park bears the name of Dr. Inman, the first President of the Florida Citrus Exchange and affectionately called the Father of Winter Haven. — — Map (db m218720) HM
