FIRST - Experimental Planting on Phosphate Mining Land
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member lazyCachers
N 27° 53.636 W 081° 58.370
17R E 404252 N 3085833
Located near the Mulberry Phosphate Museum in Mulberry, Florida.
Waymark Code: WM5JP1
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 01/14/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member kJfishman
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Historical Citrus Planting
March 14, 1959.
Site of first experimental planting of citrus on reclaimed phosphate mining land.
The project was originated and executed by
William James Menear
land manager
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Corporation.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Item or Event

Date of FIRST: 03/14/1959

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