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. 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: Religion & Religious Structures • 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. It can be reached from Corkscrew Road. 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.

Regionally, this marker is on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

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 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Plants and Progress

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(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); We’re Here Cottage (approx. 7.7 miles away); Slough Interpretive Trail (approx. 9½ miles away); Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve (approx. 9½ 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.)

Koreshan Unity Settlement Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tabitha Preast, June 2008

2. Koreshan Unity Settlement Marker

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, April 20, 2021

3. Koreshan Unity Settlement Marker

Founders Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tabitha Preast, June 2008

4. Founders Home

Inside the Founders Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tabitha Preast, June 1, 2008

5. Inside the Founders Home

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

Inside Founders Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tabitha Preast, June 2008

6. Inside Founders Home

On the East end of the first floor.

Photographed by Tabitha Preast, June 2008

7. Shell Path

Shell Path is in front of Founders Home

Photographed by Tabitha Preast, June 2008

8. Art Hall

The New General Store image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tabitha Preast, June 2008

9. The New General Store

General Store Landing image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tabitha Preast, June 2008

10. General Store Landing

On the Estero River

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

Photographed by Tabitha Preast, June 2008

11. Bakery Building - Newcomb cottage in the background

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

Photographed by Tabitha Preast, June 2008

12. Dinner Bell with Planetary Court in the Back ground

Newcomb house image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tabitha Preast, June 2008

13. Newcomb house

Damkohler house 1882 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tabitha Preast, June 2008

14. Damkohler house 1882

Member Cottage image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tabitha Preast, June 2008

15. Member Cottage

Machine Shop image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tabitha Preast, June 2008

16. Machine Shop

Planetary Court Info Board image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tabitha Preast, June 2008

17. Planetary Court Info Board

Planetary Court Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tabitha Preast, June 2008

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 3,012 times since then and 35 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.