Polk
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).