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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Auburndale, Florida

 
Clickable Map of Polk County, Florida and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Polk County, FL (132) Hardee County, FL (4) Highlands County, FL (39) Hillsborough County, FL (365) Lake County, FL (63) Manatee County, FL (133) Okeechobee County, FL (14) Orange County, FL (266) Osceola County, FL (120) Pasco County, FL (96) Sumter County, FL (61)  PolkCounty(132) Polk County (132)  HardeeCounty(4) Hardee County (4)  HighlandsCounty(39) Highlands County (39)  HillsboroughCounty(365) Hillsborough County (365)  LakeCounty(63) Lake County (63)  ManateeCounty(133) Manatee County (133)  OkeechobeeCounty(14) Okeechobee County (14)  OrangeCounty(266) Orange County (266)  OsceolaCounty(120) Osceola County (120)  PascoCounty(96) Pasco County (96)  SumterCounty(61) Sumter County (61)
Bartow is the county seat for Polk County
Auburndale is in Polk County
      Polk County (132)  
ADJACENT TO POLK COUNTY
      Hardee County (4)  
      Highlands County (39)  
      Hillsborough County (365)  
      Lake County (63)  
      Manatee County (133)  
      Okeechobee County (14)  
      Orange County (266)  
      Osceola County (120)  
      Pasco County (96)  
      Sumter County (61)  
 
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1 Florida, Polk County, Auburndale — "Flatiron" Triangle BuildingCirca 1912
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
2 Florida, Polk County, Auburndale — Auburndale City Hall1927
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
3 Florida, Polk County, Auburndale — Bayard Retail BuildingCirca 1926
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
4 Florida, Polk County, Auburndale — City's First Fire EngineChief James A. Hancock Jr. Building
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
5 Florida, Polk County, Auburndale — Ephraim M. Baynard House1894
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
6 Florida, Polk County, Auburndale — Ephraim M. Baynard House1894
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
7 Florida, Polk County, Auburndale — Patterson Retail BuildingCirca 1916
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
8 Florida, Polk County, Auburndale — Seaboard Air Line Rail Depot1927
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
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9 Florida, Polk County, Auburndale — September 11, 2001 Memorial
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 AmericaMap (db m216790) WM
 
 
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Mar. 28, 2024