Kissimmee in Osceola County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

D. L. (Roy) and Bess Autrey

1886-1970 D.L.(Roy) — Bess 1889-1975

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, August 19, 2022

1. D.L.(Roy) and Bess Autrey Marker

Inscription.
Georgians, they moved to Kissimmee in 1924. Owner of Autrey Motor Co., Ford dealer. Active in business community, first president of what is now Chamber of Commerce. Member of the Presbyterian Church, Roy was an elder and Bess was organist - Director of music for many years. Children: Rebecca, Elizabeth, Constance, Katherine, Sarah, Dan Jr. and Jean

Erected 1983 by City of Kissimmee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 28° 17.479′ N, 81° 24.26′ W. Marker is in Kissimmee, Florida, in Osceola County. Marker is at the intersection of East Monument Avenue and Lakeview Drive, on the right when traveling east on East Monument Avenue. Marker located at the north side of the Berlinsky Community House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 E Monument Ave, Kissimmee FL 34741, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Isaac and May Belle Patterson Barber (here, next to this marker); Dr. Haynes and Agnes Brinson (here, next to this marker); R. Carlyle and Louise Karlet Bronson (here, next to this marker); Harry Ralph and Loretta Ester Winn Dale (here, next to this marker);

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George C. and Spicey Vianna Bronson (here, next to this marker); Irlo and Flora Bass Bronson (here, next to this marker); Ellis Fairbanks and Francis Marion Davis (here, next to this marker); Peter and Susie Cox Donegan (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kissimmee.

Also see . . . Family was local driving force business brought Autrey to county, community keeps him. (Submitted on August 19, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, August 19, 2022

2. D.L.(Roy) and Bess Autrey Marker

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Kissimmee Pioneer Families Memorial Wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, August 19, 2022

3. Kissimmee Pioneer Families Memorial Wall

This memorial wall commemorates and celebrates the pioneer families integral to the founding of Osceola County and the City of Kissimmee.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 244 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.