Redland in Miami-Dade County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Kosel Homestead
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, November 6, 2019
1. Kosel Homestead Marker
Inscription.
Kosel Homestead. . George Kosel, a native of New York, filed a claim for a 160 acre homestead in 1902. He planted a grove, Kosel's Jungle Grove, which produced strawberries. oranges, mangos, grapefruit, and a large variety of avocados. George married Maria Gazzam who also had a homestead claim in Redland. The couple had two children George Kosel, Jr. and Bodil Kosel Lowe. Bodil still lives on the homestead of her grandmother, Bodil Olsen Kosel. Built of Dade County pine by George in 1905, this house has been added onto over the years but the original structure still remains. Bodil still maintains the avocado grove.
George Kosel, a native of New York, filed a claim for a 160 acre homestead in 1902. He planted a grove, Kosel's Jungle Grove, which produced strawberries. oranges, mangos, grapefruit, and a large variety of avocados. George married Maria Gazzam who also had a homestead claim in Redland. The couple had two children George Kosel, Jr. and Bodil Kosel Lowe. Bodil still lives on the homestead of her grandmother, Bodil Olsen Kosel. Built of Dade County pine by George in 1905, this house has been added onto over the years but the original structure still remains. Bodil still maintains the avocado grove.
Erected by Redland Centennial.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 25° 31.706′ N, 80° 29.688′ W. Marker is in Redland, Florida, in Miami-Dade County. Marker is at the intersection of Southwest 256th Street and Southwest 187th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Southwest 256th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Homestead FL 33031, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Walton House (approx. 1.9 miles away); Redland Farm Life School (approx. 2.7 miles away);
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 267 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 7, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
