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Which locations around Lakeland deserve a historical marker?

Historical markers are physical signs, plaques, and statues that commemorate a significant place or event. Where would you like to see a historical marker around Lakeland?

Entrance to Munn Park with trees, benches, and signage

We love Munn Park, but what other locations could use some love?

Photo by LALtoday

Hey, history buffs. Submit your unofficial historical locations around town.

Have you ever looked at a local spot and thought, “This place deserves to be commemorated?” Our city is full of legendary locations — many of which are indicated by historical markers. Historical markers reveal significant places, streets, neighborhoods, buildings, businesses, and cultural events from the past or present. Think: The Frank Lloyd Wright Campus of Florida Southern College + the Moorehead Community.

But not all significant areas get the attention they deserve. What about the Southgate sign? Or the iconic Silver Moon Drive-In? We want to put these places on the map — literally.

Rules + details

Submit your historic place for a chance to be featured nationwide on our historical marker map. Our favorite submissions will then be featured in our newsletter, where we’ll put it to a vote. Who knows? Maybe it will receive an official historical marker.

Submissions are open through 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3.

Finalists will be selected by our team and announced in our newsletter. These finalists will then go head-to-head in a vote for our readers’ favorite. The winner will be announced later in December. No promises that it will get an actual historical marker, but there will be one in our hearts.

Want to know more about official historical markers around town? Check out the Historical Marker Database.

Submit here.

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