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Polk County Historical Museum

100 East Main Street

863-534-4386

Mission:
To actively collect, conserve, and interpret objects related to Central Florida's past with the goal of promoting and encouraging our citizen's knowledge and appreciation of Polk County's valuable and diverse heritage.

Polk County Historical Museum is not affiliated with AmericanTowns Media

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