Near Estero in Lee County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Koreshan Unity Settlement

By Tabitha Preast, June 2008

1. Koreshan Unity Settlement Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the 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.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 26° 25.969′ N, 81° 48.93′ W. Marker is near Estero, Florida, in Lee County. The Marker is within Koreshan State Park limits at the head trail next to the Main guest parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Estero FL 33928, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Plants and Progress (approx.

Founders Home image. Click for full size.

By Tabitha Preast, June 2008

2. Founders Home

7 miles away); People and Plants (approx. 7 miles away); Bonita Springs Elementary School (approx. 7.2 miles away); Locomotive 143 (approx. 7.6 miles away); Slough Interpretive Trail (approx. 9½ miles away); Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve (approx. 9½ miles away); Great Blue Heron Pavilion (approx. 9.6 miles away); A Slice of Slough (approx. 9.6 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.)

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.)

Inside the Founders Home image. Click for full size.

By Tabitha Preast, June 1, 2008

3. Inside the Founders Home

Photograph of the first floor on the west end of the house.

Inside Founders Home image. Click for full size.

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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

The New General Store image. Click for full size.

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7. The New General Store

General Store Landing image. Click for full size.

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8. General Store Landing

On the Estero River

Bakery Building - Newcomb cottage in the background image. Click for full size.

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9. Bakery Building - Newcomb cottage in the background

Dinner Bell with Planetary Court in the Back ground image. Click for full size.

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10. Dinner Bell with Planetary Court in the Back ground

Newcomb house image. Click for full size.

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11. Newcomb house

Damkohler house 1882 image. Click for full size.

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12. Damkohler house 1882

Member Cottage image. Click for full size.

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13. Member Cottage

Machine Shop image. Click for full size.

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14. Machine Shop

Planetary Court Info Board image. Click for full size.

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15. Planetary Court Info Board

Planetary Court Home image. Click for full size.

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16. Planetary Court Home

Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2008, by Tabitha Preast of Hanover, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,264 times since then and 22 times this year. 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.