Lake Fern’s transformation from bustling community to ghost town spans over a century of Florida history. You’ll find its origins in Captain Melton Haynes’s 1847 citrus nursery, which sparked the area’s agricultural boom. The community flourished around Lake Fern School (1913-1963), serving as both educational center and social hub. While devastating fires in 1925 triggered its decline, the town’s peak era showcases Florida’s dynamic shift from timber to citrus farming, leaving behind fascinating traces of its past.
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8.1 What Was the Population of Lake Fern During Its Peak Years?…