Near Estero in Lee County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Koreshan Unity Settlement
By Tabitha Preast, June 2008
1. Koreshan Unity Settlement Marker
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. 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. 7 miles away); People and Plants (approx. 7 miles away); Bonita Springs Elementary School
By Tabitha Preast, June 2008
2. Founders Home
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.)
Categories. • Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers •
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3. Inside the Founders Home
Photograph of the first floor on the west end of the house.
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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
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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 was last revised on August 24, 2017. This page originally submitted on November 19, 2008, by Tabitha Preast of Hanover, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,246 times since then and 4 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.
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