ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — St. Johns County unveiled Hastings' newest historical marker on Saturday, January 4, which honors the Wetumpka Fruit Company.
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The marker honors Wetumpka Fruit Company and the impact it had on helping Hastings become the potato capital of Florida.
The marker will permanently live on the corner of Hastings Boulevard and Leonard Road.
“The installation of this Wetumpka Fruit Company historical marker, for me at least, represents one more small step towards full recognition of the important contributions that Hastings has made and still makes to the cultural and economic history of this County,” said local historian Gregory Leonard, who helped spearhead the effort for the landmark.
The historical marker was unveiled by Commissioner Arnold, Commissioner Christian Whitehurst, Commissioner Clay Murphy, Commissioner Krista Joseph, Hastings Main Street Chair Jena Davis, and Gregory Leonard.
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