Louise Kelley Frisbie (1913–1989) was a newspaper columnist, author, historian and educator.
[1] She wrote a series of articles on Fort Meade a column titled "Pioneers".
Following up on the popular column she wrote three books: Peace River Pioneers, Yesterday's Polk County and Florida's Fabled Inns.
[1] Governor Reubin Askew appointed her to the Polk County Historical Commission in 1972, and she continued there for 16 years.
[1] She was designated a Great Floridian in 2000 and a plaque honoring her is located at the Polk County Democrat Building at 190 South Florida Avenue in Bartow.