Wauchula, Florida
Wauchula is a very cool city. As a matter of fact, it was once known as the "Cucumber Capital of the World".
But now, their main agricultural crop is citrus.
Video of Wauchula
But now, their main agricultural crop is citrus.
Video of Wauchula
Not A Big City But...
Wauchula is located in Hardee County, Florida, United States and has a population of a little more than 4,000 people. The small town is also more than a 100 years old.Hard to believe that there is a Municipal Airport in such a small place.
The population is mostly white with the balance of mixed ethnics.
The Baby Swap
In 1978, something happened in Wauchula that brought a lot of grief to two families. It was in that town that a baby swap took place. The two babies Arlena Twigg and Kimberly Mays were switched at the hospital and went home with the wrong parents.
A book was published "The Baby Swap Conspiracy "by Loretta Schwarz-Nobel and later on a movie "Switched At Birth" was made of this incident.
A book was published "The Baby Swap Conspiracy "by Loretta Schwarz-Nobel and later on a movie "Switched At Birth" was made of this incident.
Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation
Wauchula is also home to the Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation, a residential therapy facility for patients suffering severe brain trauma.
It attracts people from all over the world.
It attracts people from all over the world.
The Town Was Hit Hard In 2004 For Hurricane Charley
Oon Friday, August 13, 2004, the town was hit by Hurricane Charley. It was the biggest disaster to ever hit the area causing damages of over $750 million.
Power and water were practically inexistent for quite a while with temperatures in the high 90's.
Kids had no school for 2 weeks.
The area was labelled a federal disaster area after 85% of buildings were either damaged or destroyed.
Power and water were practically inexistent for quite a while with temperatures in the high 90's.
Kids had no school for 2 weeks.
The area was labelled a federal disaster area after 85% of buildings were either damaged or destroyed.
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Where To Stay While In Wauchula, Florida
When in Wauchula, why not stay at The Quilter's Inn . Situated in historic downtown Wauchula, Florida, on Main Street, the Quilter's Inn is a genteel, decidedly Southern experience.The Quilter's Inn offers five charming guest rooms to Travelers, all with private baths
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- JaguarJulie JaguarJulie Jul 28, 2009 @ 8:27 am
- Yes -- I love cucumbers so indeed you would expect me to know about Wauchula, Florida! I'll bet a lot of people didn't know about the "cucumber capital of the world." I've celebrated this on my I love cucumbers lens with the shirt: http://www.squidoo.com/i-love-cucumbers#module7009848.
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- daria369 daria369 Mar 15, 2009 @ 11:57 am
- Now I feel like going to visit that small town and the whole area. Small old towns always carry a lot more exciting things then one would ever expect... :)
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- Joan4 Joan4 Mar 3, 2009 @ 6:55 am
- Small towns are so interesting!
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- poutine poutine Dec 5, 2008 @ 12:42 pm
- I had never heard of Wauchula, Florida before I read it was
the "cucumber capital of the world".
What a cool place!
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