The Polk County History Center recently hosted a walking tour of historic Bartow for participants in a Certified Local Government (CLG) training presented by @flheritage. Check out some of the stops: 📍Main Street Bartow 📍Stuart Building 📍Record Building 📍Site of the former Summerlin Institute 📍First Presbyterian Church of Bartow 📍T.L. Wilson Home 📍The Gables/B.F. Holland House (Birthplace of Spessard Holland) Want to learn more about Polk County’s history? Visit the History Center from 9

The Polk County History Center’s collection includes natural and cultural objects related to Polk and the greater Central Florida area that represent our history from pre-Columbian to present day eras. Located at 100 E. Main St. in Bartow, the History Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. www.polkhistorycenter.org. #polkhistorycenter #polkcountyfl #cemetarytour #historicalcommissionmeeting #speakerseries | Polk County Government Florida

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Hiawassee Union Church in Polk County, Tennessee. Located on the Hiawassee River, it was also used as a school. Circa 1899’ | My Favorite Old Houses

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