Frostproof, Florida
Frostproof, Florida | ||
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City | ||
FIPS code 12-24900[6] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 2403667[5] | |
Website | Frostproof Government Website |
Frostproof is a city in
History
The settlement in the area now known as Frostproof was established in 1850. This settlement, like many in central Florida at the time, was set up as a fort and was called Fort Clinch. The fort was named after the local
This settlement was abandoned only months later. By the 1880s, Frostproof began to see its first permanent settlers as homesteaders were attracted to the abundant hunting in the area which included much deer and turkey, as well as ample fishing.[8]
The name was a marketing ploy to convince potential landowners that the town has never had, and never would have, a frost that could destroy the large citrus-driven economy. However, only a couple of years later, a frost during
W.H. Overocker applied for the first post office here in 1892, with a name of Keystone City. Postal authorities disallowed it because there was already a
Carson volunteered to deliver the application to the post office in Fort Meade and on the way changed the name from Lakemont to Frostproof, which was approved. Overocker, to his surprise, was appointed the postmaster of Frostproof. The early post office was located on the corner of Wall Street and Carson Avenue.[10]
After many delays, Frostproof first received rail service in 1912.[11]
Geography
Frostproof is located between two lakes: Lake Clinch and Lake Reedy. According to the
Climate
Frostproof is located in the humid subtropical climate zone, as designated by (Köppen climate classification: Cfa).[13] In spite of the city's name, Frostproof experiences at least one night of sub-freezing temperatures during 65% of its winters.[14]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1930 | 1,406 | — | |
1940 | 1,704 | 21.2% | |
1950 | 2,329 | 36.7% | |
1960 | 2,664 | 14.4% | |
1970 | 2,814 | 5.6% | |
1980 | 2,995 | 6.4% | |
1990 | 2,808 | −6.2% | |
2000 | 2,975 | 5.9% | |
2010 | 2,992 | 0.6% | |
2020 | 2,877 | −3.8% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[15] |
2010 and 2020 census
Race | Pop 2010[16] | Pop 2020[17] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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White (NH)
|
2,220 | 1,942 | 74.20% | 67.50% |
Black or African American (NH)
|
121 | 149 | 4.04% | 5.18% |
Alaska Native (NH)
|
13 | 18 | 0.43% | 0.63% |
Asian (NH) | 7 | 13 | 0.23% | 0.45% |
Native Hawaiian (NH)
|
0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.03% |
Some other race (NH)
|
0 | 6 | 0.00% | 0.21% |
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 27 | 106 | 0.90% | 3.68% |
Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 604 | 642 | 20.19% | 22.31% |
Total | 2,992 | 2,877 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,877 people, 1,283 households, and 833 families residing in the city.[18]
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,992 people, 1,181 households, and 892 families residing in the city.[19]
2000 census
As of the
In 2000, there were 1,119 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.11.
In 2000, in the city, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $30,412, and the median income for a family was $33,707. Males had a median income of $27,234 versus $18,273 for females. The
Notable people
- Adam W. Greenway, president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas[20]
- Ben Hill Griffin Jr., founder of the citrus empire, politician, and member of the Forbes 400 in 1989
- Alvin Harper, former NFL American football wide receiver[21]
- Travis Henry, former NFL American football running back[22]
- Nickell Robey, NFL American football cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams
Business
Frostproof is home to the Latt Maxcy Corporation and Ben Hill Griffin, Inc., both members of the
Media
- The city has a weekly newspaper, the Frostproof News.[23]
- The Ledger, based in Lakeland, is the most popular daily newspaper.
- While there are no television stations located in Frostproof, broadcast signals from Tampa Bay and Orlando area television stations are available.
- Most cable and satellite providers offer Tampa Bay and Orlando area stations. Starlink is available in the rural areas of Frostproof.
- One of the most notable authors in Frostproof is Bea Reifeis who has written several books on Frostproof heritage and history. These books are sold in the Frostproof Historical Museum along with the Piney Wood Rooters book.
- Attractions and places of local interest may be found by visiting the “Visit Frostproof” website created by a local tourism ambassador.
Transportation
- State Road 17 – The Scenic Highway, leading north to Lake Wales
- US 27 – A four-lane divided highway running north–south just west of town, also leading northward to Lake Wales, and southward to Sebring.
- US 98 – Running west from US 27, this road leads to Ft. Meade and eventually to Bartow and Lakeland. Southbound, it is co-signed with US 27.
- The Historic Downtown District runs East and West between Lake Clinch and Lake Reedy on Wall Street.
- Frostproof's Historic Train Depot no longer has passenger trains or freight arriving or departing; however, it is open for tours and is now the Mister Chris Coffee Gallery & Depot. And is known for being Polk County's Newest Old Attraction.[promotion?]
Education
The public schools in Frostproof are operated by the
References
- ^ "FLORIDA CITIES BY INCORPORATION YEAR" (PDF). Florida League of Cities. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ^ a b "City Council Members". City of Frostproof. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
- ^ "City Manager". City of Frostproof. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Frostproof, Florida
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "History of Frostproof" (PDF). Polk County Historical Association. December 2003. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 27, 2011. Retrieved September 26, 2010.
- ^ a b "CES" (PDF). Polk County Historical Association. December 2003. p. 1. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 27, 2011. Retrieved September 25, 2010.
- ^ Nicholas, Elizabeth (October 2017). "How Did the Town of Frostproof, Florida, Get Its Name?". Culture Trip. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ frostproof.net. "Frostproof, Florida History". Frostproof.net. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
- ^ "Frostproof Rail Station" (PDF). Polk County Historical Association. March 1978. p. 7. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 27, 2011. Retrieved September 25, 2010.
- ^ "Florida's Geological History". University of Florida. Retrieved October 14, 2010.
- ^ "World Map of the Köppen-Geiger climate classification updated". University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna. November 6, 2008. Archived from the original on September 6, 2010. Retrieved September 10, 2010.
- ^ "Average Weather in Frostproof, Florida, United States, Year Round - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Frostproof city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Frostproof city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Frostproof city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Frostproof city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "Adam W. Greenway". SWBTS. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
- NFL.com.
- ^ "Travis Henry, RB at NFL.com". nfl.com. Retrieved June 6, 2011.
- ^ "The Frostproof News (Frostproof, Polk County Fla.) 1961-Current". Library of Congress.
- ^ "Guide to Polk". The Ledger. November 21, 2008.
External links
- Frostproof Government Website
- Frostproof News, newspaper that serves Frostproof, Florida available in full-text with images in Florida Digital Newspaper Library
- Frostproof Chamber of Commerce