Mulberry, Administrative center in Polk County, Florida
Mulberry is a city in Polk County, central Florida, positioned between Tampa and Orlando. It functions as a local administrative hub within the Lakeland-Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The settlement took its name from a mulberry tree that served as a railroad stop and community gathering point in the 1840s. From this early railroad settlement, it grew into the administrative center it is today.
The city hosts regular art exhibitions and educational programs that bring together residents and visitors interested in local creativity. These gatherings form the social backbone of community life here.
The city sits on convenient routes and is easily accessible from different directions, making travel to surrounding areas straightforward. Visitors will find basic services and schools that support daily life here.
The surrounding Bone Valley is among the world's most productive phosphate rock mining regions, with a long history of resource extraction. This mining activity has shaped the region's economy for generations.
Location: Polk County
Elevation above the sea: 34 m
Website: https://cityofmulberryfl.org
GPS coordinates: 27.89889,-81.97417
Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:23
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