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Acton, Florida

1884 establishments in FloridaFormer populated places in Polk County, FloridaGhost towns in FloridaPolk County, Florida geography stubsPopulated places established in 1884
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Acton Community HM at Interlachen Park 2
Acton Community HM at Interlachen Park 2

Acton was a community in Polk County, Florida, United States. The town was situated two miles east of Lakeland, which it preceded. It was a settlement of English people from Great Britain. It was established in 1884 named for Lord Acton. The community began dispersing to Lakeland in 1889 and disappeared after the great freeze of 1894. A historical marker in Interlachen Park commemorates its history. The South Florida Railroad advertised a route through the community. An episcopal church was built in the community and later moved to Lakeland.

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Acton, Florida
Memorial Boulevard, Lakeland

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Memorial Boulevard 1592
33801 Lakeland
Florida, United States
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Acton Community HM at Interlachen Park 2
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