Why visit Mulberry
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails and 6 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Mulberry Phosphate Museum, Alafia River Reserve and Se7en Wetlands - Loyce E. Harpe Park Entrance.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 51°F.
Weather in Mulberry
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mulberry
Mulberry is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Lakeland–Winter Haven metropolitan area, with parts of unincorporated Lakeland on its northern boundary. The population was 3,952 at the 2020 census. Mulberry is home to the Alafia River Reserve.
From the Wikipedia article Mulberry, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
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Mulberry Phosphate Museum
Museum · 1.2 mi
Museum in Mulberry, Florida, United States
Tu-Sa 09:00-17:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Alafia River Reserve
Park · 3.1 mi
Nature reserve in Florida, United States
Restaurants and cafes6
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 2.4 mi
7000 Shimmering Avenue, Lakeland
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 2.2 mi
6753 North Church Avenue, Mulberry
Mo 07:00-02:00; Tu 11:00-02:00; We 07:00-02:00; Th 11:00-03:00;...
Zaxby's
Fast food · Chicken · 2.1 mi
6747 North Church Avenue, Mulberry
Mo-We 10:45-21:30; Th-Sa 10:45-22:00; Su 10:45-21:30
Churches and places of worship12
History
The first non-indigenous settlers appeared in the Mulberry area in the 1840s. The first industry in Mulberry was logging the longleaf yellow pine which dominated the area.
The community had no official name at first, but the railroad which came through it stopped at a mulberry tree (morus rubra) to let off passengers and drop off the mail. The old mulberry tree became the de facto meeting place in the community, and eventually gave the community its name. Several lynchings and hangings took place from this mulberry tree. In 1886, phosphate rock was discovered in the Peace River, and the dominant logging industry gave way to mining operations. The phosphate industry gave Mulberry stability, leading to the City of Mulberry officially incorporating as a municipality on February 12, 1901.. In 1910, Mulberry's Masonic lodge was established and remains operational today.
From the History section of Mulberry, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries15
George W. Jenkins Senior High
School · 5.5 mi
6000 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland
Map of Mulberry
50 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°F | 51°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 77°F | 53°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 80°F | 56°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 85°F | 61°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 90°F | 67°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 72°F | 8.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 8.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 74°F | 9.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 73°F | 7.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 67°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 80°F | 59°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 76°F | 54°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lakeland 2 (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Polk County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2023-08-28: Tropical Storm Idalia (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Fuller Heights 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Willow Oak 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Medulla 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Lakeland Highlands 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Highland City 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Bartow 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Lakeland 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Plant City 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Crystal Lake 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Combee Settlement 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Mulberry FL city hall02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mulberry depot, Sanibel sun, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mia's Puerto Rican Cafe (former Whatburger), Mulberry, Florida, Pokemonprime, CC BY 4.0
- Mulberry FL Phosphate Museum04, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS015-E-31582 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-6903 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-456072 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS022-E-24736 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS022-E-24737 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS051-E-30339 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-6902 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS051-E-30340 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Photo of Se7en Wetlands for Field Trip, Lakeland julie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Control structure at Se7en Wetlands, Lakeland julie, CC BY-SA 4.0
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