Directory of Fort Meade Resources

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Fort Meade, the oldest city in Polk County, grew up around a cavalry fort established in 1849 during the Seminole Indian Wars. The early economy evolved around beef cattle, racing ponies, alligators, and phosphate, which was discovered in the area in 1887.

Today citrus and phosphate are important industries in this neighborly community located on the Peace River in the southern part of the county.

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• Government
• Real Estate
• Recreation and Sports

Resources in This Category

• Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine Club

  http://www.floridaflywheelers.org/
  Club for collecting and restoring antique engines, farm equipment, tractors, cars, and machinery. Has a living history village with three public shows a year. Photos, schedules and contact details.

• Fort Meade Local News: Topix

  http://www.topix.com/city/fort-meade-fl
  Local, regional, and statewide news collected from diverse sources on the web.

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