Bartow, Florida
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The Stanford Inn can be found at the house icon. 
Perhaps no other town in Central Florida can boast such a rich and influential history as Bartow. The city's founding fathers were early Governors of Florida, United States Senators and writers of Florida's State Constitution. Many military leaders also made their home in what was known as Fort Blount, as the town was named when it was founded in October 1851. In 1887 Jacob Summerlin, a wealthy cattle baron, donated 100 acres to ensure that Bartow was established as the County Seat of Polk County.
Bartow's moss-draped oaks and colorful azaleas frame numerous lovingly restored architectural treasures, most of which remain private residences and many which appear on the National Register of Historic Places. One of the most popular destinations in Bartow is the 1908 neoclassic Polk County Courthouse (now the Polk County Historical Museum) with it's beautiful and distinguished silver dome reflecting the warm Florida sunshine.
The Stanford Inn is the area's only bed and breakfast allowing visitors to experience and live the rich history and Southern hospitality of this beautiful small town.
If you are planning a visit to Central Florida you may be interested to know that the following destinations are close to The Stanford Inn.
| Auburndale Parks & Rec Department Babson Park Bok Tower Gardens - National Historic Landmark Circle B Bar Reserve Cleveland Heights Crooked Lake Florida's Natural Growers Fort Fraser Trail The Birds of Polk County, Florida The Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail (GFBWT) Green Swamp Hollis Gardens Homeland Heritage Park Lake Hatchineha Lake Kissimmee State Park Lake Wales Ridge State Forest Lake Weohyakapka American Water Ski Education Museum City of Lake Wales: Children's Museum County of Polk: Historical Museum Explorations V Children's Museum Fantasy of Flight Lake Wales Arts Center LEGOLAND Florida | Phosphate Museum Polk Museum Of Art Auburndale Speedway Busch Gardens Adventure Island Detroit Tigers Florida Skydiving Center Polk County Skeet & Trap Club Polk Theatre Inc River Ranch Resort Universal Studios Florida Walt Disney World Brooke Pottery LLC Davidson of Dundee Fruit Lloyds of Lakeland Antiques Sunshine Flea Market Bartow Golf Course Cherry Pocket Kountry Klub Club At Eaglebrook Highlands Reserve Golf Club |
Central Florida has a wide variety of recreational opportunities available, we would be happy to assist you with fishing, hiking, birding, golfing and dining information.
Other helpful links:
Bartow Chamber of Commerce
Apollo Paranormal
Visit Central Florida
"I'm so happy to have discovered this charming Inn in Bartow, Florida. The Inn is within walking distance from the Main Street, where you will find very unique places to eat and lots of friendly people."
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