Mulberry Phosphate Museum
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]
Gallery[]
Mulberry Phosphate Museum entrance
Mulberry Phosphate Museum building
1880s-built Manchester Locomotive Works 4-4-0 steam locomotive
References[]
- ^ Chet Bunting, "Unique Museum Adds Local Color"[dead link], Nation's Cities Weekly, June 8, 1998.
- ^ Suzie Schottelkotte, "Antique Locomotive Finds Permanent Home at Mulberry Phosphate Museum", The Ledger, October 7, 2013.
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Coordinates: 27°53′37″N 81°58′23″W / 27.89366°N 81.97317°W
Categories:
- Fossil museums
- History museums in Florida
- Industry museums in Florida
- Mulberry, Florida
- Museums in Polk County, Florida
- Natural history museums in Florida