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Koreshan Unity Settlement
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By Tabitha Preast, June 2008 | |
| | | 1. Koreshan Unity Settlement Marker | | |
Inscription. In 1893, the Koreshans a religious sect
founded by Dr. Cyrus R. Teed moved here.
Communal living and a belief that the universe
existed on the inside of the earth were
among the distinctive features of their
doctrine. Living celibate lives, the industrious
Koreshans established a farm, nursery, and botanical garden. Their cultural activities included art and music. In 1961, the surviving members of the settlement presented their property to the State of Florida.
Erected 1963 by Florida Board of Parks and Historic Memorials In Corp. w/ FFGC. (Marker Number F-97.)
Location. 26° 25.969′ N, 81° 48.93′ W. Marker is near Estero, Florida, in Lee County. Click for map. The Marker is within Koreshan State Park limits at the head trail next to the Main guest parking lot. Marker is in this post office area: Estero FL 33928, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 11 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Lester J. and Dellora A. Norris (approx. 10.2 miles away).
Also see . . .
1. Florida State Park Online Guide. Gives description of the park, hours, and additional informatin on tours, camping, Estero River and addmision. (Submitted on November 19, 2008, by Tabitha Preast of Hanover, Maryland.)
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| | | 2. Founders Home | | |
2. Koreshan Unity - Wikipedia. Overview of the Koreshan Unity, Member Levels, Community, Political Party, Followers, College and many other wonderful external links related to Koreshan Unity. (Submitted on November 19, 2008, by Tabitha Preast of Hanover, Maryland.)
3. Koreshan State Historic Site Unofficial Home Page. You can search Koreshan Historic Archives
Genealogy Search names of Koreshan Families
Events and Programs
Photo collections
etc (Submitted on November 19, 2008, by Tabitha Preast of Hanover, Maryland.)
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By Tabitha Preast, June 2008 | |
| | | 3. Inside the Foudner Home | | Photograph of the first floor on the west end of the house. | | |
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By Tabitha Preast, June 2008 | |
| | | 4. Inside Founders Home | | On the East end of the first floor. | | |
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| | | 5. Shell Path | | Shell Path is in front of Founders Home | | |
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| | | 6. Art Hall | | |
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| | | 7. The New General Store | | |
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| | | 8. General Store Landing | | On the Estero River | | |
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| | | 9. Bakery Building - Newcomb cottage in the background | | |
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| | | 10. Dinner Bell with Planetary Court in the Back ground | | |
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| | | 11. Newcomb house | | |
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| | | 12. Damkohler house 1882 | | |
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| | | 13. Member Cottage | | |
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| | | 14. Machine Shop | | |
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| | | 15. Planetary Court Info Board | | |
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| | | 16. Planetary Court Home | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on November 19, 2008, by Tabitha Preast of Hanover, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,692 times since then. Last updated on February 11, 2009, by Michael Widner of Fort Myers, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. submitted on November 19, 2008, by Tabitha Preast of Hanover, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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