‘History’s hot! There are things happening!’
PHOTO BY STEVE STEINER
Dignitaries from Polk County were on hand for the dedication of the Polk County History Center last week, which incorporates the Historical Museum and Genealogical Society and Library. Pictured are (left group, from left, Sam Johnson, Sheriff Grady Judd, Melony Bell, Jim Freeman and A.J. Jackson; and (group at right, from left) Edwin V. Smith, Lloyd Harris, Wayne Lewis and Bartow Mayor Pat Huff.
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With the current Polk County Court House in the background, milling about just before the unveiling of the Polk County History Center sign unveiling are (from left) Jim DeGennaro, Danny Kushmer, A.J. Jackson and Patrick Brett.
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Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd leads the prayer at the start of the ceremony celebrating the unveiling of the Polk County History Center sign.
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Judging by the effervescent joy on her face, Myrtice Young tells of the exciting events and exhibits soon to take place at the newly-named Polk County History Center.
After years in storage, 13 to be exact, a sign at the former courthouse in downtown Bartow made its official debut at a dedication ceremony held Tuesday, Sept. 18.
With the unveiling, the former Polk County Historical Museum and the Genealogical Library officially became the Polk County History Center.
