Communication Builds Our Community
Communication Builds Our Community
Members of Keen Family
Members of Maxcy Family represented by Clay Wilson, Jinx Chaney, Seddon Henry, Coot Wilson, Cindy Henry, Caleb Wilson and Al Milton
Mantilla label inspired by Maxcy family trips to Cuba
Jan Crawford of the Keen Family with Myrtice Young of the Polk County History Center
Keen Family represented by Crawfords, Sizemores, Aarons & Gandys
Keen Family citrus label
Clay Wilson, whose mother Patricia was Latt Maxcy's daughter
Maxcy grandson Coot Wilson with Citizens Bank & Trust President Greg Littleton and Warner University President David Hoag
Warner University officially became part of the Citrus Label Tour of Polk County on March 1. What started a few short years ago as an initiative to identify buildings, land, and families with significance to the citrus industry in Polk County has grown to well over 15 locations. Warner University is honored to house two of the label displays which were generously donated by the represented families, the Maxcys and the Keens.
The signs were conveniently placed around our Ed & Myrtle Lou Swindle Agriculture Complex.
During the dedication, members of the families were asked to share a little history on their family and the label. Jan Crawford with the Keen family shared that her father actually took part in the planning of what was known then as Warner Southern College. What a small world!
Clay Wilson shared his family's history in the Agriculture industry and talked about the citrus label that is represented on our campus.
"Mantilla" features the bright vibrant colors of Cuba's culture and was a favorite vacation destination for the family.
Following the dedication guests were given a tour of our beautiful complex and were treated to a lovely lunch prepared for us by WU's awesome chef.
If you or someone you know has a citrus label and is interested in joining the tour, please contact Myrtice Young with the Polk County History Center, or call 863-534-4386.
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