Mulberry Phosphate Museum

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The Mulberry Phosphate Museum is located in Mulberry in Polk County, Florida. Located in the city's original railroad depot, the museum was established in 1986. [1] Exhibitions include fossils, memorabilia and exhibits about the phosphate mining industry. In 2013 it added a recently discovered 1880s-vintage phosphate locomotive. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ Chet Bunting, "Unique Museum Adds Local Color", Nation's Cities Weekly , June 8, 1998  – via  Questia Online Library (subscription required).
  2. ↑ Suzie Schottelkotte, "Antique Locomotive Finds Permanent Home at Mulberry Phosphate Museum", The Ledger , October 7, 2013.

Coordinates: 27°53′37″N81°58′23″W / 27.89366°N 81.97317°W / 27.89366; -81.97317

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