Mulberry Phosphate Museum Explained
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
File:Mulberry FL Phosphate Museum03.jpg|Mulberry Phosphate Museum entranceFile:Mulberry FL Phosphate Museum04.jpg|Mulberry Phosphate Museum buildingFile:Mulberry Phosphate Museum - Steam Locomotive 2.jpg|1880s-built Manchester Locomotive Works 4-4-0 steam locomotive
Notes and References
- Chet Bunting, "Unique Museum Adds Local Color", Nation's Cities Weekly, June 8, 1998.
- Suzie Schottelkotte, "Antique Locomotive Finds Permanent Home at Mulberry Phosphate Museum", The Ledger, April 7, 2013.