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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CDW_memorial-for-austin-c-welch_Bartow-FL.html
Austin Craig Welch, who died attempting to save Crystal E. Droz from drowning. Bartow, Fl. September 3, 2016 "Our hero, Our protector" "I got this!"
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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…
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Historic Kissengen Spring is located approximately one mile north of this location. At one time the spring discharged up to 20 million gallons of water a day into the Peace River. The spring's pool was 200 feet in diameter and reached a depth of 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16XH_historic-l-b-brown-house_Bartow-FL.html
The L. B. Brown House was built in 1892, during the period of Bartow's initial development. It is a good example of Frame Vernacular construction typical of that period. This house is decorated with intricate mill work and gingerbread. The house h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12UO_homeland-school_Bartow-FL.html
Homeland School Building— 1878 —Has been placed on theNational RegisterOf Historic PlacesBy the United StatesDepartment of the Interior
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(Front face) In memory of the 79 militia men under command of Cpt Nathan S. Blount who marched from this site to Gainesville to muster into the CS Army rendering gallant service from April 10, 1862 - April 26, 1865 (Rear face) 1862Richmon…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12KI_swearingen-langford-house_Bartow-FL.html
Built in 1925 for John J. Swearingen, Florida attorney, State Senator, Spanish-American War veteran, and wife Mary Harding Rainey. Later the home of daughter Katherine Swearingen Langford and her husband Richard H. Langford, prominent citrus growe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12JV_mann-manor_Bartow-FL.html
This Property Has BeenPlaced On The National RegisterOfHistoric Places By The United StatesDepartment Of The Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10L5_fort-carroll_Bartow-FL.html
One mile north of here, a stockade type depot was erected by a detail of the 7th Infantry, U.S.A. while on a march to the Kissimmee River. Built Jan. 22, 1841, it was named in honor of Sergeant-Major Francis Carroll who suffered a hero's death at …
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Established 1853 and used as a place of refuge for the settlers of this community during the Seminole Indian War 1855-1858 Name changed to Bartow 1867In honor of Confederate GeneralFrancis S. Bartow
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