Polk

12 historical markers in Florida

Acton Community

Lakeland, FL

In 1884, a group of Englishmen established Acton, named after English author Lord Acton, two miles east of Lakeland.

First Missionary Baptist Church Of Winter Haven

Winter Haven, FL

In 1881, the Rev. W. B. Mills organized the First African Missionary Baptist Church.

Gram Parsons Derry Down

On December 20, 1964, Winter Haven businessman Bob Parsons opened the Derry Down in this building.

Historic Oakland High School

Haines Street, FL

The Oakland School opened on this site in 1928.

Historic Pughsville Neighborhood

Winter Haven, FL

Pughsville was one of Winter Haven's earliest neighborhoods, populated predominately by African Americans.

Historic Pughsville Neighborhood

Winter Haven, FL

Pughsville was one of Winter Haven's earliest neighborhoods, populated predominately by African Americans.

John H. Evans Residence

Lake Alfred, FL

The Evans family emigrated from Nantyglo, Wales, to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, during the mid-19th century.

Oak Hill Cemetery

Haines City, FL

In 1914, workers in the local lumber and turpentine industries organized under Deacon J.B. Anderson to form Mt. Zion Church in Haines City.

Old Polk County Courthouse

Bartow, FL

Polk County was established February 8, 1861 formed from eastern Hillsborough County and western Brevard County and comprised one of two...

The Historic L. B. Brown House

Bartow, FL

The L. B. Brown House was built in 1892, during the period of Bartow’s initial development.

The Railroad In Dundee History

Dundee, FL

The Dundee Passenger Depot, built ca.

The W. Henry Lewis House

This house was built in 1901 by pioneer cattleman, financier, and philanthropist W. Henry Lewis (1860-1940).

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