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Polk County Historical Museum, Bartow

#1 among attractions in Bartow

Top attraction, Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
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Facts and practical information

Coordinates: 27°53'48"N, 81°50'35"W
Address

100 E Main StDowntown BartowBartow 33830-4629 United States

Contact
+1 863-534-7546
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Opening hours
  1. Mondayclosed
  2. Tuesday9 am - 5 pm
  3. Wednesday9 am - 5 pm
  4. Thursday9 am - 5 pm
  5. Friday9 am - 5 pm
  6. Saturday9 am - 3 pm
  7. Sundayclosed
Local time: 00:00
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Polk County Historical Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lawrence Brown House, Old Polk County Courthouse, Oak Hill Cemetery, Bartow Art Guild.

  • lawrence brown house bartow0.6 miSE
    History museum, Museum

    Lawrence Brown House, Bartow

    16 min walk • The Lawrence Brown House, better known as the L.B. Brown House, is the home built by Lawrence Bernard Brown a self-made businessman, community leader, and master carpenter. It may be the only home built by a former enslaved person left in Florida.

  • old polk county courthouse bartow~530 ftNW
    Tower

    Old Polk County Courthouse, Bartow

    3 min walk • The Old Polk County Courthouse is an historic courthouse in Bartow, Florida, located at 100 East Main Street. It was ostensibly designed in the Classical Revival style by architect Edward Columbus Hosford. On August 7, 1989, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

  • oak hill cemetery bartow~1760 ftSW
    Cemetery

    Oak Hill Cemetery, Bartow

    9 min walk • The Oak Hill Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Bartow, Florida. It is located on West Parker Street. On February 12, 2003, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. People interred there include Confederate General Evander M. Law.

  • bartow art guild0.8 miE
    27°53'50"N • 81°49'48"W

    Bartow Art Guild, Bartow

    21 min walk • Museum

  • benjamin franklin holland house bartow~1430 ftSE
    Vernacular architecture, Shingle style architecture

    Benjamin Franklin Holland House, Bartow

    7 min walk • The Benjamin Franklin Holland House is a historic home in Bartow, Florida. It is located at 590 East Stanford Street. Benjamin Franklin Holland was the father of Spessard Holland, one of Florida's governors as well as a United States senator representing the state.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Polk County Historical Museum open?

Polk County Historical Museum is open:
  • Monday closed
  • Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Friday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Saturday 9 am - 3 pm
  • Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Polk County Historical Museum?

Nearby attractions include Old Polk County Courthouse, Bartow (3 min walk), Benjamin Franklin Holland House, Bartow (7 min walk), Oak Hill Cemetery, Bartow (9 min walk), Lawrence Brown House, Bartow (16 min walk).

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