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Quiz: How Well Do You Know Avon Park’s History?

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How Well Do You Know Avon Park’s History?

Here's you chance to show what you know about Avon Park's History. 

Who is credited as the founder of Avon Park?
What was Avon Park originally called?
Which lake is believed to be one of the oldest in Florida, located right in Avon Park?
Which industry played the biggest role in Avon Park’s early growth?
Which railroad helped Avon Park expand and connect to the rest of Florida?
What nickname has Avon Park carried for decades?
What establishment once made Lake Verona a center for social gatherings?
What year was Avon Park officially incorporated as a city?
What type of historic building was once common along Main Street?
What form of historic communication was once used at the Avon Park train depot?
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Main Street Through the Ages

The history of Avon Park is still visible in storefronts and architecture, while others preserved only in memory and the archives of the Avon Park Historical Society.

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