MIDLAND

NAME: Midland
COUNTY: Polk
ROADS: 4WD
GRID: 3
CLIMATE: Normal Florida Weather; Hot and Muggy
BEST TIME TO VISIT: any by permission; private land
COMMENTS: Located on private property pasture land. South in Polk County on Hwy 27 to W. 98. Two miles, turn right (North) on Rhoden-Meyer Rd.
REMAINS: Probably no remains
"Midland" Located between Crooked Lake and Lake Buffum in Polk County. A turpentinetown, settled between 1855-1899. A settlement of 24 houses averaging sixpersons each, Midland was homesteaded by Daniel Stokes, who bought some 2000acres at 50 cents per acre. His daughter and son-in law, Gladys and WillisRhoden, in 1974 had possession of a marriage certificate, the joining ofRhoden's mother and father, Aaron and Margaret Hill Rhoden, October 21,1888, performed in Midland.In 1974, few tombstones remained. Little, if nothing, left today.Directions:Hwy 27 South from Lake Wales. Right turn on St. Rd. 98 towards Ft. Meade, goapproximately 3 miles. Right on Rhoden-Meyer Road. North into privatepasture land.Submitted by:Larry Meyer and Terri Meyer Martin Submitted by: Terri Meyer Martin and Larry Meyer


Midland School Group Picture - 1889
Courtesy Terri Martin


2007 Midland area today
Courtesy Jim Pike


2007 Midland area today
Courtesy Jim Pike


Elijah Godwin house, Midland 1889
Courtesy Jim Pike


Varnum Paine Simmons house, Midland 1880s
Courtesy Jim Pike


lbritton home, Midland 1890s
Courtesy Jim Pike

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