On Jan. 4, St. Johns County and Hastings Main Street unveiled Hastings’ newest historical marker, provided by the State of Florida’s Division of Historical Resources. This marker honors the Wetumpka Fruit Company and the impact it had on helping Hastings become the potato capitol of Florida.
“This is a great moment in the history of Hastings,” said District 2 Commissioner Sarah Arnold. “Today, we celebrate their past as they continue to make progress toward their future.”
Local historian and author Gregory Leonard spearheaded the effort to get this historical marker for his community.
“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 Leonard.
The historical marker was unveiled by Arnold, Commissioner Christian Whitehurst, Commissioner Clay Murphy, Commissioner Krista Joseph, Hastings Main Street Chair Jena Davis and Leonard.
The marker is at the corner of Hastings Boulevard and Leonard Road.
