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

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, April 20, 2021
1. Koreshan Unity Settlement Marker after restoration
Inscription. Koreshan Unity Settlement. . 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. . This historical marker was erected in 1963 by Florida Board of Parks and Historic Memorials In Corp. w/ FFGC. It is Near Estero in Lee County Florida
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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
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 at or near this postal address: 3800 Corkscrew Road, 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. "In the Name of Humanity"--Koresh 
Photographed By Tabitha Preast, June 2008
2. Koreshan Unity Settlement Marker
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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Plants and Progress (approx. 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).
Also see . . .
1. 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.)
2. 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.)

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, April 20, 2021
3. Koreshan Unity Settlement Marker

Photographed By Tabitha Preast, June 2008
4. Founders Home

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5. Inside the Founders Home
Photograph of the first floor on the west end of the house.

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6. Inside Founders Home
On the East end of the first floor.

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7. Shell Path
Shell Path is in front of Founders Home

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8. Art Hall

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9. The New General Store

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10. General Store Landing
On the Estero River

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11. Bakery Building - Newcomb cottage in the background

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12. Dinner Bell with Planetary Court in the Back ground

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13. Newcomb house

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14. Damkohler house 1882

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15. Member Cottage

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16. Machine Shop

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17. Planetary Court Info Board

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18. Planetary Court Home
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2008, by Tabitha Preast of Hanover, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,373 times since then and 46 times this year. Last updated on February 11, 2009, by Michael Widner of Fort Myers, Florida. Photos: 1. submitted on April 20, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 2. submitted on November 19, 2008, by Tabitha Preast of Hanover, Maryland. 3. submitted on April 20, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. submitted on November 19, 2008, by Tabitha Preast of Hanover, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.