Our Community
“Our history comes to life!” It’s not just a slogan or tagline, it has a special meaning for our community. It recalls a simpler time and traditional values. It represents a real sense of community – lending and helping hand. It stands for the entrepreneurial spirit of Bartow’s forefathers who built a thriving city by cultivating the land, developing new industry, and embracing education and quality of life.
These things are just as important today as they were more than a century ago. They are the things that make Bartow one of America’s best small towns.
Having streets lined with century-old oaks dripping with Spanish moss in front of Victorian homes and quaint bungalows doesn’t hurt either. Neither does the sight of squealing kids on a lush green soccer field having the time of their lives, or a parade down Main Street complete with a marching band and colorful floats. Perhaps a street dance with live entertainment on a warm Friday evening is more your style. You might be interested in attending a string quartet perform in a 1925 auditorium. If it’s the big city you’re looking for, take a short drive to Tampa or Orlando. You can get what you need and be back in no time.
Bartow certainly does have a history – one that we embrace and keep alive each and every day. It’s what makes us different from any other community. We also have a great future with countless opportunities for new business and industry. We invite you to come experience what we hold so dear. Join us as we remember the past, live for today and dream about tomorrow. Bartow is located in Imperial Polk County, near the center of Florida. To get a detailed map, click here.