Historical Marker
City's First Fire Engine
Historical marker location:
125 Ariana Avenue, Auburndale, Florida
( Marker is on Ariana Avenue north of Newbern Circle, on the left when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 2014
Chief James A. Hancock Jr. Building.
During the 19th century, Florida was known as the "Wilderness State" due to its vast stretches of undeveloped land and abundant wildlife.