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Guess the City by Its River Quiz Contents Geography & Travel Cities & Towns Cities & Towns T-Z Winter Haven Florida, United States Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Print Cite verifiedCite While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Select Citation Style MLA APA Chicago Manual of Style Copy Citation Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/place/Winter-Haven Feedback Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.
External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Harris Corners Written and fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Britannica Editors History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the ChatbotWinter Haven, city, Polk county, central Florida, U.S., situated amid a large cluster of small lakes, about 15 miles (25 km) east of Lakeland. The area was settled in the 1860s. The city was laid out in 1884 and originally called Harris Corners (for the family who owned a local store) but was later renamed Winter Haven. Fruits and vegetables were grown there, and by the early 1900s citrus groves had been planted, and the city had a canning factory. It was incorporated in 1911 and in 1924 amalgamated with nearby Florence Villa to form the City of Winter Haven.
The citrus industry, phosphate mining, and tourism are the city’s economic mainstays. Insurance and manufacturing (including building materials) are also important. The many area lakes provide water sports and fishing opportunities, and the region has a large retiree population. Cypress Gardens, just southeast of the city, is Florida’s first theme park (1936). It is noted for its botanical gardens and water ski show, as well as for light shows, a butterfly conservatory, and an aviary. Other attractions include the Water Ski Museum and Hall of Fame and the Florida Citrus Festival, held annually in nearby Auburndale from late January to early February. Polk Community College opened in 1964. Pop. (2000) 26,487; Lakeland–Winter Haven Metro Area, 483,924; (2010) 33,874; Lakeland–Winter Haven Metro Area, 602,095.
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