Bartow, since 1851

Bartow ( BAR-toh) is a city and the county seat of Polk County, Florida, United States. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

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175 years of Bartow

Every find lands on the timeline as it comes in. Gaps show where the archives go quiet, and where neighbors can help.

1851established

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