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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W9Y_the-carpenters-home-historical_Lakeland-FL.html
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 5…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VUA_green-pond-baptist-church-and-cemetery-historical_Polk-City-FL.html
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, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SNS_fort-cummings_Lake-Alfred-FL.html
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 First and Second Infa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SK2_fort-fraser_Bartow-FL.html
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 Ar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SK1_site-of-fort-clinch_Frostproof-FL.html
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., 7th Inf. U.S. A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SIR_old-indian-trails_Lake-Wales-FL.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SIQ_fort-gardiner_Lake-Wales-FL.html
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 Battl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RVB_lodwick-school-of-aeronautics_Lakeland-FL.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RVA_circle-b-bar-ranch_Lakeland-FL.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RAT_320th-bombardment-group-m_Lakeland-FL.html
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 MacDil…