Mulberry Phosphate Museum

Mulberry Phosphate Museum signage

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]

  • Mulberry Phosphate Museum entrance
    Mulberry Phosphate Museum entrance
  • Mulberry Phosphate Museum building
    Mulberry Phosphate Museum building
  • 1880s-built Manchester Locomotive Works 4-4-0 steam locomotive
    1880s-built Manchester Locomotive Works 4-4-0 steam locomotive

References

  1. ^ Chet Bunting, "Unique Museum Adds Local Color"[dead link], Nation's Cities Weekly, June 8, 1998.
  2. ^ Suzie Schottelkotte, "Antique Locomotive Finds Permanent Home at Mulberry Phosphate Museum", The Ledger, April 7, 2013.
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