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- Bartow, Florida - WikipediaBartow (/ ˈ b ɑːr t oʊ / BAR-toh) is a city and the county seat of Polk County, Florida, United States. Founded in 1851 as Fort Blount, the city was renamed in honor of Francis S. Bartow, the first brigade commander of the Confederate Army to die in combat during the American Civil War.
- City of Bartow, Polk County, FL & Central Florida - BritannicaBartow, city, seat (1861) of Polk county, central Florida, U.S. It lies near the Peace River and Lake Hancock, 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Lakeland. In 1851 the Readding Blount family built a stockade community known as Fort Blount on the site of an earlier settlement (Peas Creek).
- Bartow - Visit Central FloridaBartow is known for its small city heritage and distinctive Southern culture, and is appropriately nicknamed, “City of Oaks and Azaleas.” Bartow is Polk County’s second oldest city and is most notable for both the Polk County History Center and Historic L.B. Brown House and Museum.
- 15 Best Things to Do in Bartow, FL - Travel LensTake your sweet time observing Bartow architecture, and see some historic sites like the Polk County Courthouse. You’ll even find an eclectic collection of restaurants, boutiques, cafes, and more. The best part is that there’s always a little something for everybody.
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