Old Florida: Ft. Meade and Phosphates Blogger
According to wikipedia, phosphate refers to rock or ore containing phosphate ions that are mined for use for industry and agriculture. Ft. Meade is located in what is known as Bone Valley, an area comprising portions of Hardee, Hillsborough, Manatee and Polk name Bone Valley refers to the deposits of fossilized bones, many of which have been discovered during the phosphate mining ...