Fort Meade Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Polk County, Florida, United States
About Fort Meade
Fort Meade is the oldest city in Polk County, dating its origins to 1849 when it was an old military road from Tampa (Fort Brooke) to Fort Pierce during the Indian wars. The 1880s business district was located on old Wire Street (now Broadway), which was a casualty of 4 devastating fires. Today, there are over 150 which are designated as landmarks. In the 1890s the Fort Meade Street Railway operated a horse-drawn service in the town. The earliest known burial is John I. Hooker (1821–1862) located in the Evergreen Cemetery in town. Fort Meade's Christ Church (Episcopal) located at 526 N. Oak was built in 1889. It is a frame vernacular with Gothic Revival elements and was designed by architect J. H. Weddell. Located within the historic district, the church was used for the HBO motion pictur
Top Attractions in Fort Meade
Explore the best things to see and do in Fort Meade:
- ★Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area
- ★Homeland Heritage Park
- ★Mosaic Peace River Park
- ★Patterson Park
- ★Peace River Hammock
- ★Streamsong Golf Resort & Spa
Where to Eat in Fort Meade
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Classic Pizza
- 🍴John's Drive-In & Restaurant
Where to Stay in Fort Meade
- 🏨Hammock Lake RV Park
Fort Meade Travel Guide Sections
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