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Pomona Park's history reflects the rise and contraction of Florida's citrus communities. The town records incorporation in 1889 and describes several changes in its name before the present one took hold. Citrus packing shaped local work, but freezes and changing agricultural conditions reduced the scale of that economy. A former schoolhouse later served as a community building, carrying an educational landmark into a new civic role.
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The town's own account also records Eula Dunn becoming mayor in 1928, a notable local milestone in women's participation in municipal government. Putnam County's archival history supplies broader settlement context, while the town history helps keep the narrative grounded in local institutions and decisions.
Pomona Park is part of the county's network of smaller communities, not merely an offshoot of Palatka. Its citrus-era sites and civic stories point to the ways rural towns adapted as their economic foundations changed. Confirm current access to historic properties with the town before visiting.
Sources
- Town of Pomona Park: History: https://www.pomonapark.com/community/page/history
- Florida Department of State: City-County List: https://dos.fl.gov/library-archives/research/florida-information/government/local-resources/citycounty-list/
- Florida Memory: History of Putnam County: https://floridamemory.com/items/show/321151
