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Heritage Hour

The Floral City Phosphate Boom

2025-09-24 14:00:00 2025-09-24 15:00:00 America/New_York Heritage Hour Digging Deep—How Phosphate Shaped Floral City’s Rise Floral City Public Library - Program Room

Wednesday, September 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-24 14:00:00 2025-09-24 15:00:00 America/New_York Heritage Hour Digging Deep—How Phosphate Shaped Floral City’s Rise Floral City Public Library - Program Room

Digging Deep—How Phosphate Shaped Floral City’s Rise

Discover the story of Floral City’s phosphate boom, a transformative chapter in the town’s history. Learn how the discovery of phosphate in the late 1800s brought industry, jobs, and rapid growth to the area—changing the landscape and putting Floral City on the map during Florida’s mining heyday.


DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the presenter and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of the Citrus County Library System.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Performances & Special Events | History & Travel |

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Floral City Public Library

Phone: 352-726-3671

Hours
Mon, Aug 25 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 Closed
Sun, Aug 31 Closed

About the branch

The Floral City Branch is located on Orange Street in the center of Floral City, near the Avenue of Oaks. This location features a literacy collection, public computers, and more.

Upcoming events

Tue, Sep 02, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Computer Area
Floral City Library Volunteer Susan offers tech help every Tuesday. Bring in your device and/or questions and she will help you to the best of her ability.

Tue, Sep 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
This course is for Advanced Beginners that want to dive into the world of yarn, to Experienced crafters who want to refine their skills.

Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Program Room
Relax, create, and enjoy a moment of peaceful crafting each month.