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Lake Wales Real Estate - Lake Wales Homes for Sale

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Lake Wales real estate and Lake Wales homes offer some of the most secluded and untouched lakefront homes in Central Florida. Lake Wales Florida is a quaint town with history steeped deep in the citrus industry. Many historical citrus groves are still in operation today. With this rich history you'll find many historical homes built for the rich and famous of by gone era. One of the most impressive examples of past wealth is Bok Tower and Gardens. Resting on the crest of Iron Mountain, the highest point in peninsular Florida (298 feet above sea level), this carillon tower forms the centerpiece of a lush 157-acre sanctuary for birds, animals, plants and people that was originally designed by landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. The peals of Bok Tower's fifty-seven bells are heard throughout the surrounding landscape. Created by legendary publishing genius Edward Bok, editor and publisher of the Ladies Home Journal from 1889 to 1919, the tower and gardens became one of central Florida's earliest tourist attractions. President Calvin Coolidge participated in the formal dedication ceremony on February 1, 1929.

Lake Wales, Florida was founded in 1911 by the Lake Wales Land Company, a group of businessmen who purchased 5,000 acres in the hilly wilderness around Lake Wailes --a pristine lake named after Sydney Wailes, a land agent employed by the State of Florida after the Civil War. The men of the Lake Wales Land Company believed that the plentiful pine forests would form the basis of a thriving turpentine and lumber industry, the sandy soil would be ideal for growing grapefruit, oranges and other citrus, and the rolling hills would be the perfect site for a town. The first settlers arrived in 1911, the town was incorporated in 1917, and the City of Lake Wales was granted its municipal charter in 1921.

In addition to Lake Wales' rich history, the Lake Wales of today offers a comfortable and simple way of living while still enjoying the finer things in life. There are many outdoor activities and places to explore in the vast wilds of this town from state parks, a multitude of lakes for fishing or boating, great golfing, a bustling downtown, many festivals and cultural events. Lake Wales truly offers the best of both worlds!

Lake Wales is known for beautiful lakefront real estate and historic homes.

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